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Dialysis Discussion => Dialysis: News Articles => Topic started by: iolaire on February 24, 2020, 08:46:43 AM

Title: Toronto Zamboni driver who is a Kidney transplant recipient wins game for NC tea
Post by: iolaire on February 24, 2020, 08:46:43 AM

A Toronto Zamboni driver for the Toronto Marlins, David Ayres, who is a Kidney transplant recipient, and backup goalie was called up to play for the Carolina Hurricanes against the Toronto Maple Leaf's and helped the NC team beat the Canadian team. Carolina Hurricanes David Ayres shirt revenue will be split between and a Kidney charity.

Short summary here:
https://onefoottsunami.com/2020/02/24/david-ayres-drinks-for-free-in-raleigh/

Original links:
https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/zamboni-driver-pulled-onto-ice-as-emergency-goalie-helps-hurricanes-beat-leafs-6-3-1.4823766
https://twitter.com/Canes/status/1231422017708183552

Longer story with more details:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2020/02/23/david-ayres-emergency-goalie-hurricanes/

Title: Re: Toronto Zamboni driver who is a Kidney transplant recipient wins game for NC tea
Post by: MooseMom on February 24, 2020, 02:05:43 PM

This is such a brilliant story!  I'd read a few headlines about it, but I didn't know that he'd had a kidney transplant, so thanks for posting these links, iolaire!  The transplant slant to the story makes it even more special.   :clap;