Florida couple gets matched with life-saving kidney donor during Disney World vacation

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Florida couple gets matched with life-saving kidney donor during Disney World vacation
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'Talk about a magical trip,' the couple said. 'Best Christmas ever!!'

couple waiting on a life-saving kidney donor match had their Christmas wish come true while visiting "the most magical place on Earth."

James Emanuel suffers from end-stage renal disease, a medical condition in which a person's kidneys stop functioning on a permanent basis. His wife, Heather, toldthat he's been on dialysis for over two years and finally got on the donor wait list this past June. The self-proclaimed "Disney fanatics" from Palmetto made it a tradition to take a holiday weekend trip toevery year, but due to James' medical condition, Heather said it has become more difficult to go. They decided to make the trip last weekend, visiting Disney's Hollywood Studios and enjoying the festive decorations, before heading back to their room at the All-Star Music Resort. "At 4 a.m.

The couple is now back home and they're already looking forward to their next Disney vacation. And while James is sore and tired as he recovers, he said he's grateful for this holiday miracle.

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