Theresa was born on March 21 1992, in Florida, USA. She was born with anencephaly, a fatal condition that means the person is born only the brainstem of their brain and no skull, children with anencephaly never gain consciousness and, if not stillborn, usually die only days after birth.
Theresa's parents, Justin Pearson and Laura Campo, knew before she was born that Theresa would have no chance at life, but chose to continue the pregnancy and even have a cesarean section so that Theresa's organs could benefit others.
It is within the Campo's rights, as parents of a minor to decide if Theresa's organs can be used for transplant.
In order for her organs to remain viable for transplant, Theresa would have to be kept on a ventilator until her organs were needed.
Theresa's parents, Justin Pearson and Laura Campo, knew before she was born that Theresa would have no chance at life, but chose to continue the pregnancy and even have a cesarean section so that Theresa's organs could benefit others.
It is within the Campo's rights, as parents of a minor to decide if Theresa's organs can be used for transplant.
In order for her organs to remain viable for transplant, Theresa would have to be kept on a ventilator until her organs were needed.