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Barry John MacIntyre spent his life as a Good Sort.
He was a community man. At the Hokitika Wild Foods Festival, MacIntyre and his best friend ran a gold mining stand, raising money for a HeartStart machine for his home town of Hari Hari, deep on the West Coast.
But this is not the sole reason why MacIntyre is ONE News' latest Good Sort - it is because he is a life saver, not once, but four times over.
MacIntyre was hit by a campervan on Hari Hari's main street four months ago. Doctors rushed to Greymouth Hospital, not to save his life, as it was too late, but to preserve his organs for donation. They kept his organs working with the machine he helped raise money for.
A 21-year-old woman received his heart, two men in their mid 60s received his kidneys, while his liver was given to a 56-year-old woman.
MacIntyre's family say while it is difficult to have lost a brother and son, they are pleased to have been able to go along with his wishes to help families not lose a loved one of their own.
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Post new commentRuralWomenNZ said on 2011-06-17 @ 09:09 NZDT: Report abusive post
Hey! We thought you might be interested in the aftersocks projects that will raise money for the Chch Mayoral Fund. The idea came from two Cantabrian sisters called Justine and Jo Ottey. Check out the website www.aftersocks.co.nz from the 20th June or www.facebook.com/aftersocks.
Jazz1 said on 2010-05-24 @ 14:59 NZDT: Report abusive post
Love this segment! What great people!
margi21 said on 2010-04-07 @ 21:36 NZDT: Report abusive post
I have this guys heart i would be dead if it wasent for him , thanks barry !
Jankeal said on 2009-12-25 @ 23:57 NZDT: Report abusive post
Tim is my father and i'd just like to say that i'm proud of what he does bringing happiness to others lives and yet still finds time to talk and see his grandchildren. For a man who's had it rough the last 2-3 years it hasn't slowed him down and he still has time for everyone. Good on you dad/Pop!
TheHoltens said on 2009-12-21 @ 11:34 NZDT: Report abusive post
The piece about Mark Granthams brought tears to my eyes. What an inspirational young man. Has made me look at myself and realise what little I do for the wider community. Thanks Mark :)