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I saved a stranger's life and my husband's at the same time

BBC Health November 12, 2026 2 views
I saved a stranger's life and my husband's at the same time

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Una Brown, who had always said she would give a kidney to her husband Sean if the time came, finally did so in a roundabout way.

Brown’s willingness to donate was clear from the outset, and she had repeatedly expressed that she would be ready to give a kidney to her husband when the need arose.

After a series of medical assessments, Brown ultimately donated a kidney to Sean, fulfilling her promise to her spouse.

Kidney donation is a major surgical procedure that requires careful matching and extensive pre‑operative testing, and donors often undergo a rigorous evaluation process before the operation.

Brown’s decision underscores the profound commitment many couples make to one another, and highlights the vital role of living kidney donors in saving lives.

<small>Source: BBC Health — read the original story there.</small>

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