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Title: Bobbie McIntosh donated a kidney to her father
Post by: Clark on June 13, 2011, 11:21:09 AM
http://www.news-sentinel.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110613/NEWS/106130343

Daughter gives dad new chance at life
Bobbie McIntosh donated a kidney to her father

Paul McIntosh, the 102nd recipient of a transplanted kidney at Lutheran Hospital, can thank his youngest daughter, Bobbie McIntosh, for his chance at renewed health.

"It was kind of a surprise," said Bobbie, 34. "Everyone thought my brother would be the donor."

Her older brother, Chris McIntosh, volunteered to donate, but it turned out he was not a good match. Testing proved Bobbie was the best choice as donor.

"It was up to me," she said....