The family of a 17-year-old who died from a head injury sustained while skateboarding on Thanksgiving has honored his final wishes by donating his organs — and is now working to launch a helmet-safety nonprofit in his name.
Tayden Tomblin, a high school senior from Santa Barbara, Calif., was visiting family and friends in Palos Verdes for the holiday when he fell and struck his head while skateboarding, according to The Santa Barbara Independent. He was rushed to Harbor-UCLA Medical Center but never regained consciousness or brain function, the outlet reported. The San Marcos High School senior died that Saturday from his injuries.
“The neuro team was confident that he didn’t suffer or feel pain,” his parents, Tyler and Rosalyn Tomblin, said, per the outlet. “He passed away quickly, doing what he loved.“…