Family plans party to celebrate Auckland youngster's heart transplantEMILY FORD/FAIRFAX NZReceiving a new heart for her fifth birthday was the best gift Taylor Barnes could have wished for. SUPPLIED/FAIRFAX NZOne year on from her heart transplant, Taylor attends Birkdale Primary School and enjoys playing with her friends and younger brother, Jesse. Last August, Taylor, who lives on Auckland's North Shore, was given a new start to life, becoming the youngest heart transplant recipient in New Zealand. READ MORE:* Youngest in line to receive a heart* Finding new heart in 2015 - Kiwis look back at a life-changing year* Meet Lily: New Zealand's youngest heart transplant patientBarnes is organising a celebration party on August 14 to mark Taylor's first year with her new heart. While they don't know who their donor was, Barnes plans to thank their family at the party and raise awareness of the importance of donors.

Source: Stuff August 09, 2016 22:07 UTC