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A mother’s lifesaving gift to her son
Michelle Fletcher donates her own kidney to her son Isaac.
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- March 24, 2023
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‘It can provide hope’
Kids, families and caregivers celebrate the gift of organ donation as they meet the new Gift of Life Michigan mascot.
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- April 28, 2022
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‘More than a frequent flyer’
In his battle against kidney disease, 11-year-old Isaac has become a familiar, smiling face at dialysis treatments.
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- March 25, 2022
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‘I can do this’
A Michigan teen's confidence and composure helped her navigate the long road to kidney transplant.
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- September 10, 2021
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The little fighter
Ollie Lott beats the odds against a life-threatening condition with help from a surgery performed while he was still in the womb.
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- October 22, 2018
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The surgery you’ve never heard of
Nedene Bearss shares her story about how chronic kidney disease took her by surprise, and how her 'hero' saved her hand with his expertise.
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- October 16, 2018
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850 million people worldwide have kidney disease
But most people don't realize that kidney disease is a major health issue.
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- July 17, 2018
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A girl, a horse and a horrible disease
Battling kidney disease since toddlerhood, Lyndi Hollinger dreams of a normal life. She finds it when she's on Sammy's back.
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- June 16, 2017
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‘The best thing that could have happened to us’
After waiting his whole life, 5-year-old Jazir Westerfield receives a kidney.
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- April 1, 2017
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Go green! Go white!
And go register to be an organ donor! Sparty is.
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- November 11, 2016
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Mom’s best friend becomes child’s lifesaver
“This is the kind of thing you do for people you care about,” says Brandy Tarrant, who donated a kidney to a girl she considers her niece.
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- February 4, 2016
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Your top health stories of 2015
From inspirational to informational, Health Beat delivers you a daily dose of stories you don't want to miss. Here are the best of the best.
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