Sparta youth to be remembered in Rose Parade

THE SPARTA INDEPENDENT | Laurie Gordon

Isak Anderson's donated organs saved lives

The floragraph of Isak Anderson that will appear in the Rose Parade Photos courtesy of the NJ Sharing Network

SPARTA — A floragraph finishing event was held at the home of Tom and Kylen Anderson, in Sparta, on Tuesday evening to honor the memory of their son, Isak C. Anderson. The floragraph will be displayed as part of the Donate Life Float at the 128th Rose Parade on January 2nd in Pasadena, California.

Family and friends paid a special tribute to Isak and his life by decorating a custom floragraph, which is a portrait made of floral and natural materials. The floragraph is a way to honor Anderson and raise awareness of the need for organ, eye and tissue donors. The 14-year-old’s organs saved the lives of patients waiting for their second chance.

Isak died suddenly and unexpectedly last summer of a heart condition called hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). His mother, Kylen Anderson, said, “We had no warning, it was just very sudden. I think that awareness of HCM should be more prevalent. Looking back, perhaps I would have seen some warning signs, but we just didn't know about HCM. Most people do not.” Continue reading

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