Friend's Kidney Transplant Saves Life

0:00It's April 9th. This is Birmingham News Today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. April marks National Donate Life Month, and folks at DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, raised a special flag to celebrate Oregon, donors, and the people they've saved. One standout story is 60-year-old Chris Jones, who got a life-changing kidney transplant in 2019 from his friend Ann Marie. Goodman. Jones had been battling kidney failure caused by high blood pressure, and that transplant opened up a whole new chapter for him. At 60, with a 15-year-old son, he now looks forward to retiring and making memories together that he might have missed otherwise. Goodman stepped up after hearing from Jones' wife about his urgent need. Knowing the couple well, she decided to get tested and ended up being a perfect match, turning her friendship into a literal lifesaver. This event shines a light on the ongoing crisis, with more than 1,100 people in Alabama

1:00still waiting for an Oregon transplant. Stories like these remind us how one decision can ripple out to change lives. As we wrap up Donate Life Month, it's a call to think about registering as a donor. Your choice could be the beat that keeps someone else's heart going. Strong.