Jackie Kirwan met Kim Smith, who received Georgie's hand during a transplant. (William Lailey via SWNS)
A mom has met the transplant recipient who received her daughter's hand, saying she would be "over the moon" to know she's made such a difference.
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Kim Smith lost her limbs after contracting sepsis in 2017. (William Lailey via SWNS)
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Jackie Kirwan with her late daughter, Georgie Peterson. (William Lailey via SWNS)
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