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Warren Meyer (43), a devoted father and Senior Sales and Marketing Manager from Fourways, Gauteng, has left behind a legacy of generosity and love that continues to impact lives. On July 20, 2024, Warren suffered a cardiac arrest, after fighting in the ICU for 5 days, he sadly lost his life, but his selfless act of organ donation saved 9 lives, making him a true hero in life and beyond. His wife, Suzette (41), now shares his story to honour his life and raise awareness about the profound impact of organ donation while hoping to secure a future for their three daughters: Mila (12), Emily (10), and Olivia (5).
A Devoted Father and a Heroic Act
Warren was not only known for his hard work as a Senior Sales and Marketing Manager for a property development company but also for his immense love for his family. His wife, Suzette, shared, “Warren was a fantastic dad—very hands-on and a devoted husband. His family was his life.” Each of their daughters held a special place in Warren’s heart. “Our eldest excelled in drama and running, our middle daughter plays in the boys’ A soccer team, and our youngest was the apple of his eye. We were incredibly blessed to have a father and husband like Warren,” Suzette recalled fondly.
Warren’s generosity extended beyond his home, with his decision to become an organ donor rooted in his desire to give. “Warren was very generous; he would give his last R100 to someone in need and then go without.” Suzette shared. Despite the unimaginable grief of losing her husband, she is deeply moved by Warren’s final act of kindness. “Our loss was the answer to so many prayers; that is not something you get to give every day,” she reflected.
Picture above: Warren and Suzette Meyer
A Walk of Honour: Saying Goodbye to a Hero
When Warren sadly passed, the family faced a devastating reality. Suzette and their daughters spent a heart-breaking week watching Warren fight, only to have to let him go. On the day of his organ donation, staff at Life Hospital organised a solemn “walk of honour” to celebrate Warren’s bravery and compassion. Friends, family, hospital staff, and strangers lined the corridors, singing hymns as Warren made his final journey to the operating room.
“It was the most heart-breaking yet utterly beautiful thing I have ever experienced,” Suzette said. “The nurses were humming a hymn, and there were so many people lining the halls—doctors, nurses, friends, family, colleagues, strangers—all there to pay their last respects to a hero I could call my husband.”
Suzette expressed her appreciation for the hospital staff and the Organ Donor Foundation for their compassion and respect during such a difficult time. For Suzette and her daughters, this display of unity and respect helped bring a sense of peace amid their sorrow. “They treated Warren with the utmost respect right up until after the ‘harvest surgery,’ when they led me through to see him one last time and kiss him goodbye,” she shared, emphasising the compassionate care and support they received.
Honouring Warren’s Legacy and Supporting His Daughters
In the wake of this loss, Suzette has launched a crowdfunding campaign to secure a stable future for their three daughters, who are now without their father’s support. “Going from being ‘okay’ to being a single-income family is frightening and stressful,” she explained. Despite these challenges, Suzette wants to ensure her daughters have everything they need to heal and thrive.
The campaign has raised over R185,000 from 222 generous donors, with a goal of R250,000 to cover immediate and future expenses.
“What you have done by donating is give me and my girls one more day, week, and month, allowing us to heal our hearts instead of panicking about what we will do next month. Our life insurance did not pay out, so going from being “ok” to being a single income-earning family is frightening and stressful. Warren left behind three extraordinary and talented little girls. I want to make sure they have everything they need so that life does not burden them; they have already lost one of the most important people in their lives, and they do not need more stress at this young age”, Suzette expressed gratefully.
Picture above: Warren and his daughters, Mila, Emily, and Olivia.
She remains deeply moved by the support her family has received, adding, “I am eternally grateful to all the donors for their kindness. May you be blessed because you blessed someone else in their time of need.” The Meyer family’s story is a poignant reminder of the profound impact one person’s decision can have on the lives of many.
To support the Meyer family, visit their campaign here:
To register as an organ donor, visit the Organ Donation Foundation of South Africa atwww.odf.org.za or your local health department. By becoming an organ donor, you can help ensure that your legacy lives on through the lives you touch.
“How can you be unsure about saving lives? Seven to nine lives can be saved, and you can make a difference to up to 21 lives. You take nothing with you when you pass on; instead, you leave the gift behind for someone else to live,” says Suzette, offering these heartfelt words for those unsure about organ donation.
