Christopher A. Leadingham

A Tribute From:
Amanda Leadingham, Donor Sister

The Brother who Gave Everything to Help One

I once knew this boy who was a kind and generous person, who would do anything just to help another. His name was Christopher Leadingham.

He just got his license, only 16 years old. He was just driving his brother's girlfrend home, when all of a sudden his car started to shake and swerve all over the road. He tried to keep control, but when he went to do so it was too late. He was in a car with his brother Michael and his girlfriend Holly. They were only going 80, and they hit the side of a bridge at about 6:44 pm. They smashed into the bridge with a hard and terrifying hit.

The ambulances arrived around 7:01 pm. By the time they got there Michael (his brother) was already dead. Holly was in critical condition and had to be airlifted to the Peoria Hospital. Christopher was raced to the hospital. There he lay dying. After he passed, he had his eyes donated to a little girl. This little girl can now see because of my brother's courage and thoughtfulness.

I loved both of my brothers and I want to let them know that I still love them.