video of my donor and I after transplant

[chris73]

here is a link to a video that a local TV station aired after they found out what my friend the donor had done. We have been friends for 12 yrs and we are coworkers. i so thankful for Jeff saving my life. What are Friends for anyways? We are even closer now after the transplant- he is my hero and i hope to repay him someday.. i hope the whole world knows what my friend did for me. I love you Jeff!!


     www.wsls.com/sls/news/local/southside/article/co_worker_saves_a_life/11768/





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[Sluff]

By Lindsey Ward

Published: May 28, 2008

For years Jeff Young and Chris Holt have shared a love of racing and now they share a life changing experience

When Chris found out his kidneys were failing and he needed a transplant, he looked to his family, but it was Jeff who said he would do anything to help and he meant it.

“I had an extra one and if I was compatible, he was more than welcome to it,” said Jeff Young, who donated his kidney.

What some said was crazy, Chris said was kind.  The doctor told him most patients have to wait up to six years for a donor.

“As soon as I got a call from the donor coordinator that he was a match it just seemed like my spirits lifted, there was hope and all this pain and suffering would be over with,” explained Chris Holt, who received a kidney.

Thanks to a friend and a match the pain and suffering is gone.

Jeff says for two and a half months the golf clubs and the race car are going to have to stay in the garage, but he says it’s just a small price to pay for giving the gift of life and he would do it again.

“If I had four kidneys I’d give three more away,” Young said.

With no regrets and only gratitude these two share a bond, most have never experienced.

“I hope he dies an old man with my kidney in him,” said Young.

So far, Chris’ body has accepted Jeff’s kidney, but there is a chance that one day that could change.

In the mean time, Jeff has headed back to work at Skylark Meats, while Chris remains on medical leave.

[monrein]

What a great story Chris.

[paris]

Stories like this give us all hope.  What a great friend you have. 

[Beth36]

That is so awesome!!!  Congrats to you and your wonderful friend!!!


Beth

[ODAT]

how inspiring that is to so many people. Hopefully your story will make people think and see that it is doable. Good luck and I hope you are feeling well!

[kellyt]

     Love it!    I enjoy hearing stories like that one!   Congratulations!                   

[Lori1851]

 
Loved hearing about your transplant! Praise God one more person is off dialysis!! Give your friend a big hug for me!!!

Lori/Indiana

[Wallyz]

Thanks for sharing.

[chris73]

thanks to all the response to the video, i want the whole world know what my friend Jeff did for me. i m not coming here bragging about my transplant , hopefully give potential  donors  something to ease their minds about the procedure.God Bless!!!