Father who died in a freak skateboard accident when he fell and hit his head saves the lives of seven people after his organs were donated
- Quinton Mctaggart, 36, fell off an skateboard in March and suffered a fatal injury
- His wife Sarah Cedo-Young said Quinton spent his life helping other people
- Upon his death, Quinton's donated organs helped seven other people live
- It comes after Sarah was left unable to walk due to an accident in 2019
A kind father who died in a freak skateboard accident will be remembered as a hero after he helped seven people live by donating his organs in a touching final act.
Quinton Keith Mctaggart, 36, was riding an electric skateboard on a road in Brisbane's north-west on March 18 when he fell off and hit his head on the ground.
He suffered a traumatic brain injury and died in hospital the next day.
His wife, Sarah Cedo-Young, said her husband spent his life mentoring others to be the best versions of themselves.
Quinton Keith Mctaggart, 36, died in March after a freak skateboarding accident took his life. Pictured with his wife Sarah Cedo-Young
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Quinton's generosity continued even in death after the father helped seven different families by donating his organs.
Quinton's generosity continued even in death after the father helped seven different families by donating his organs
When the young father's funeral was held in April, over 600 people attended in person and through a live stream.
In a heartfelt message of thanks to attendees, Sarah said the sheer numbers showed just 'how many lives were touched by our Quinton' and praised their son Seth for his strength in the face of his dad's death.
'My soul mate. My one. Most incredible father to Seth who you have always been proud of but would be especially proud of today for his bravery,' she said.
'We love you. We miss you. We patiently wait for the day we meet again.'
Sarah told the Courier Mail her husband was a true adventurer that was well-known for his endless self confidence.
'Quinton was fiercely protective of those he loved and a provider for his family. He set an example to always be loving, accepting, generous, strong, and loyal,' she said.
'Quinton selflessly offered his time, money and mentorship during his life. He would give out the last thing he owned if he knew it would help another person.
'We as Quinton's family and friends consider ourselves lucky and grateful to have been loved by him,' she said.
In September 2019, Sarah suffered another tragedy when a motorcycle fell on her leg in the causing her severe nerve damage in her leg
Sarah said her husband would be remembered as a hero and his final act of helping seven different families would not be forgotten.
In September 2019, Sarah suffered another tragedy when a motorcycle fell on her leg in the causing her severe nerve damage in her leg.
The injury has caused her significant pain and while she is recovering, the mother has been unable to walk or even drive her son to school.
A family friend started a fundraiser so Sarah's son could be sent to school in an Uber for the next six months.
