Ufuk Özkan Inspires Young Man to Overcome His Fears and Donate to His Mother
After struggling with liver failure for a long period and recently regaining his health through a liver transplant, renowned Turkish actor Ufuk Özkan met a young donor at the hospital where he received treatment — a meeting filled with emotional moments.
The young man, whose mother had been waiting for a transplant for seven years, stated that he was deeply influenced by Ufuk Özkan’s social media posts about organ donation. Inspired by the actor’s experience, he decided to donate a portion of his liver to his mother.
“I was very scared. But when I watched your videos, I said, ‘May God grant this to us as well,’ and I made my decision. I’m so glad you shared those posts.”
Overcoming Fear Through Ufuk Özkan’s Inspiration
Ufuk Özkan, who underwent a successful liver transplant last week after enduring liver failure, experienced touching moments during the hospital meeting. The young donor, the youngest of ten siblings, explained that he had been extremely afraid of the surgery, but gained courage after watching the actor’s messages and journey.
“When I saw your videos, I said, ‘May God bless us with the same,’ and I made up my mind.”
“You Gave Your Mother Life”
Deeply moved by the young man’s decision, Ufuk Özkan kissed him on the forehead and once again emphasized the vital importance of organ donation.
“You’re a real man! It wasn’t something to be so afraid of, was it? You gave your mother life. The reward for this is only with God.”
The emotional encounter once again highlighted the life-saving impact of organ donation awareness, especially for patients who wait for years in hope of receiving a transplant and a second chance at life.
