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Kind Strangers Give Life-Saving Kidney
14 Aug
Summary
- A restaurant owner received a life-saving kidney from a stranger.
- The donor found him through a Facebook post by his wife.
- The transplant surgery occurred at a Chicago medical center.
Nick Bohn, an independent restaurant owner and father, learned in November that he had stage 5 kidney disease. His diagnosis came as a shock, but the situation quickly became urgent as he faced stage 5 renal failure.
Facing the need for a kidney transplant, Bohn's wife, Lindsay, shared his story on Facebook. The response was overwhelming, with offers of donation coming from various states. Bohn was particularly touched by the widespread generosity for a stranger.
Molly Clyden, a mother from a neighboring town, saw the post and immediately offered to help, despite never having met Bohn. Remarkably, she was a perfect match, a rare occurrence for unrelated individuals.
The life-saving transplant surgery took place at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. The procedure was laparoscopic, involving smaller incisions. Both Bohn and Clyden have recovered well, with Bohn's new kidney functioning excellently.
