Watch: Father gets teddy bear with deceased son's heartbeat

John Reid decided to donate his son's organs after he died in a car crash in 2019. Now the recipient has thanked him in the most sweetest and sincere way.
 

First Published Dec 29, 2020, 10:39 AM IST | Last Updated Dec 29, 2020, 10:39 AM IST

A short clip of a father being gifted a teddy bear with the sound of his late son’s heartbeat has gone viral on social media. The toy was given to the boy’s father by the man who received the boy’s heart. Former basket player Rex Chapman shared this video on Twitter.

In the video, John reads a note placed inside a box, before pulling out a teddy bear with “Best Dad Ever” written on its shirt. He then holds the bear close to his ear, listening to the heartbeat recorded onto a device inside it. Watch the video.