Julie Crawford Saves Lives by Donating Ella's Organs After Bullying Tragedy
- Ella Catley-Crawford attempted suicide six days before her mother turned off her life support.
- Julie Crawford decided to donate Ella's organs to help others after discussing the importance of organ donation with her daughter years prior.
- Julie now focuses on raising awareness about the harmful effects of social media bullying that led to her daughter's tragic death.
Ella Catley-Crawford, a 12-year-old schoolgirl from Brisbane, was bullied on Snapchat, which led to her tragic suicide. On Saturday, six days after attempting to take her own life, her mother Julie Crawford made the heart-wrenching decision to turn off Ella's life support. In honor of her daughter, Julie authorized the donation of Ella's organs, including her kidneys, liver, and heart tissue, intending to provide hope to others in need. Julie reflects on Ella's struggles with social media bullying, which had a devastating impact on her wellbeing despite efforts to distract her with activities. Now heartbroken by the loss, Julie aims to raise awareness about the real effects of social media bullying in hopes of helping other families avoid similar tragedies.