World Kidney Day On March 13 Encourages Living Donation To Save Others

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READER SUBMITTED: World Kidney Day On March 13 Encourages Living Donation To Save Others
Alisa Gaudiosi

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She only had to endure dialysis three and a half months because her brother stepped up and made a profound decision that will forever change Shaw's life. Her brother had always said that he would donate a kidney if he was a match.

On March 13, 2013 Shaw received a kidney from her brother. The date couldn't have been more perfect - March 13th is World Kidney Day.

"I don't think grateful is strong enough of a word as to how I feel about what he did." said Shaw.

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