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Home News Five-way kidney transplant chain saves lives in Ohio

Five-way kidney transplant chain saves lives in Ohio

by Rodney Dunigan
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Five Way Kidney Transplant Chain Saves Lives In Ohio

A chain reaction of donations gave the gift of life, giving five people in need of a kidney a second chance.those surgeries OSU Wexner Medical Center.

On Thursday afternoon, WSYX had the opportunity to meet these recipients and hear their stories and messages of gratitude.

“I never knew the importance of organ donation until I needed one myself,” said kidney transplant recipient Karen Miller.

It was a conference like no other. It’s an opportunity to share gratitude and celebrate your passion for life.

It was really great to see the whole family and all 10 people who were in the chain outside. You can see all the people affected by this. Kim Hollingshead, a kidney donor, said this not only for kidney donors but also for the families who love them.

Five kidney donors and five kidney recipients met at OSU Wexner Medical Center. They were united with their doctors and medical teams, and everyone there shared a connection.

“This is something very special,” said Dr. Amer Rajab.

This group is part of what is called “paired kidney transplants.” This allows people in need of a kidney to have a donor who is not compatible, and by replacing the donor with a compatible recipient, everyone involved can reap many benefits. – Necessary organs.

“I just really wanted to impact lives,” Hollingshead said.

OSU surgeons performed 10 surgeries in two days.

It was special to meet the recipients and everyone involved in this chain today,” Mr Hollingshead said.

The gathering was filled with joy and gratitude. We hope that everyone involved continues to stay healthy in the future.

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