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Sophie McCoid

ITV This Morning viewers in tears as organ donor's parents meet boy who received heart

This Morning viewers were left in tears today as they heard about the little boy and girl that changed the organ donation law.

Kiera Ball, nine, died after a car accident and her parents Joe and Loanna chose to donate her organs.

Kiera saved four lives by donating her organs - including Max Johnson's who received her heart.

Max and Kiera's story has inspired a change in the law - meaning that from next year people will have to opt-out of organ donation, instead of the current opt-in system.

Today Kiera's parents appeared on the show alongside Max, 11,  and his mum Emma.

Kiera's parents Joe and Loanna (ITV)

Holly and Phil asked Joe and Loanna if knowing that Kiera saved lives alleviates the pain of losing her.

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They said: "For us knowing shes gone on to help people - we are  super proud of her to do that.

"Having the relationship with Max and his family really helps.

"Being in contact that makes a massive difference."

Max and mum Emma on This Morning (ITV)

Max also reveals that he calls his heart "Miera" in a nod to Kiera.

Max's mum said: " Even if it just saved one life then Max has made a difference.

"It is so right that it should be called Max and Kiera's law."

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Viewers were in tears over the interview - with many of them taking to social media.

One said: "Wow max and Keira’s law so emotional the new organ donation law that will save thousands ppl."

Another said: "Why am I such an emotional wreck rn"

And a third said: "Really important segment on organ donation..... my heart breaks for poor Keira’s family."

*This Morning continues tomorrow at 10:30am on ITV

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