Chicago Retired Firefighter Receives Kidney Donation After ABC7 Coverage
Chicago Retired Firefighter Receives Kidney Donation After ABC7 Coverage

Chicago Retired Firefighter Receives Kidney Donation After ABC7 Coverage

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Two firefighters, Chris Stancel from Forsyth County, Georgia, and Patrick McDermott, a retired Chicago firefighter, are both in urgent need of kidney donors due to advanced kidney disease. Stancel, who has served for 25 years, was diagnosed with Stage 4 kidney disease from a genetic condition and is seeking a living kidney donor, with his blood type being A-negative. Living donor kidney transplants can significantly reduce wait times and improve long-term outcomes, with most donors recovering quickly and having all medical costs covered. McDermott, who heroically rescued three children from a fire, found himself in need of a kidney donor when none of his relatives were a match. His story, shared by ABC7 Chicago, inspired numerous people nationwide to volunteer, culminating in a donor from Arizona who had registered as an altruistic donor through the National Kidney Registry. Both cases highlight the critical need for living kidney donations and demonstrate the compassion and willingness of communities to support first responders facing life-threatening illnesses.

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