A man who died after being hit by a train has been honoured for donating his organs.

Michael Bovell, 22, died in April 2014 but will be awarded posthumously the Order of St John Award.

His mother and father, Patsy and Kelvin, will collect the award from Priory Church after Mr Bovell donated his kidneys to two patients.

His father said: “Michael was the very definition of the word love. Everybody loved him, not just his family. He was totally selfless and spent his life helping other people. We knew he wanted his organs donated because he said he’d donate every single part of his body to help others.”

Following his death, the family set up a foundation in memory of Micahel which works with King’s House Church, in Edmonton, to raise money to support young people in crisis.

The family hopes Michael’s story will inspire other people from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups to register as organ donors.

Black and Asian people are more likely to need an organ transplant because they are more susceptible to illnesses such as kidney disease, some viral infections and heart disease, which may result in organ failure and the need for a lifesaving transplant.

Sally Johnson, director of organ donation and transplantation at NHS blood and transplant, said: "The Order of St John award scheme has been running for the last two years.

“We have been overwhelmed by the pride and experiences shared by the hundreds of families who have accepted the award on their loved one’s behalf.”