Kidney

2 first responders separated by nearly 3,000 miles forever united by kidney donation: “We’re connected for life”

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Two first responders who were strangers are now forever connected — not by their jobs, but by a selfless organ donation.  New York City Police Sgt. Christopher Romero said he “started experiencing symptoms after receiving blood work” in 2020. “Then it was just like a … steady downhill turn with my health,” he said. Romero’s … Read more

Kidney donation connects EMT with fellow first responder

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After researching organ donation, a college student who is also an EMT, decided he wanted to make a difference in the life of another first responder. Through Kidneys for Communities, Lucas Gorelick was connected with a police officer nearly 3,000 miles away in need of a kidney – and the two were a match. David … Read more