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Started by Clark, December 01, 2011, 03:48:58 PM

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http://www.bclocalnews.com/news/134762683.html

A donation for life
By Martha Wickett

Karleen Kantymir affectionately calls Debbie Stead "Lefty." But not because of reasons like hand-writing style or political views.

Six months ago Kantymir gave Stead a gift. The ultimate gift. Stead was the recipient of Kantymir's left kidney.

The two women are neither relatives nor were they particularly close friends when Kantymir made the offer. They were co-workers – both are employed by Canada Post.

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