
The donation process was physically and emotionally challenging for the whole family. Joseph’s father, Matt, was ruled out as a suitable donor by doctors but fortunately Sara was a match. Despite this, in March 2022, surgery was cancelled the night before it was scheduled to take place due to blood test results.
A few weeks later, Sara and Joseph received a new date for their surgery to take place in June 2022. Sara says: “We had a mixture of emotions getting the call, both apprehensive and excited for a new chapter for Joseph.”
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- Source: https://www.kidneyresearchuk.org/2023/12/08/my-sons-transplant-has-given-the-whole-family-a-new-lease-of-life/