A school teacher donates her kidney to a school custodian
@Deepizzaguy (122312)
Lake Charles, Louisiana
December 15, 2020 5:26pm CST
Patrick Mertens who is a custodian at Kimball Elementary School in Minnesota needed a kidney transplant since one of his kidneys was failing.
Thanks to Patrick's daughter Kayla who asked for anyone on Facebook to donate a kidney to save her father's life since he had been ill with his bad kidney since 2018 found a person who could volunteer her services to donate one of her kidneys to save Patrick.
Third grade school teacher Erin Durga was the person who matched the requirements to donate her kidney to Patrick.
Erin who is a close friend of Patrick was able to donate her kidney to Patrick via an operation at a hospital in Minneapolis in the summer which was her way to give back to a person who took care of her three children at a daycare center that Patrick's wife owns where Patrick cleaned the classroom.
Patrick feels a new man after the kidney transplant from his best friend Erin who was happy to assist a family friend.
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@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
15 Dec 20
What a beautiful story, to donate a kidney to save Patrick's life:) They will become lifelong friends!
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@Deepizzaguy (122312)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
15 Dec 20
@kobesbuddy I am happy to learn that the donation of a kidney between Steve and Mike.
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@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
15 Dec 20
@Deepizzaguy This story made me think about Mike and his brother Steve. Mike was in kidney failure and Steve donated a kidney. They both did wonderful after the surgery:)
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@RasmaSandra (98107)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
16 Dec 20
That is truly a story about love and understanding
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@Deepizzaguy (122312)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
16 Dec 20
I agree with you since the true source of happiness is serving others.
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@Deepizzaguy (122312)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
16 Dec 20
I agree with you since the Lord works in mysterious ways when someone needs His help.
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@Nakitakona (59987)
• Philippines
24 Dec 20
Blessed is Erin for her kidney donation to Patrick.
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@Nakitakona (59987)
• Philippines
25 Dec 20
@Deepizzaguy That's fine. Good morning.
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@Deepizzaguy (122312)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
17 Dec 20
My pleasure to share these wonderful stories.
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@sophie09 (34230)
• Indonesia
17 Dec 20
@Deepizzaguy yes like to read this kind of story
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@youfiq (2564)
• United States
15 Dec 20
This is truly extraordinary, and a good example for humanity, helping the lives of others with self-sacrifice, this will be a good deed for kidney donors that will never be forgotten and will always be an impression on people's hearts. this is an example of caring to help others
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@RebeccasFarm (91297)
• United States
16 Dec 20
What a heartwarming story thanks George
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@Deepizzaguy (122312)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
17 Dec 20
My pleasure to share this wonderful story.
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@Deepizzaguy (122312)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
16 Dec 20
I agree with you on this matter.
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@LindaOHio (222806)
• United States
16 Dec 20
Wow! This is the ultimate sacrifice for someone. Erin is truly an angel.
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