Benny Hooper, a neighbor, says he had been wanting to be an organ donor for some time.
man is thankful for the power of social media and the thoughtfulness of a stranger after receiving a life-saving kidney donation.In 2011, Dave Barrett was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease. Over time, it got worse and Barrett developed End-Stage Renal Disease in 2021.
"The advice from the transplant center was just spread the word as far and wide as you can," said Barrett.A rep says Tina Turner died of natural causes, but over the years she battle several health issues including a stroke and kidney disease. Two months before her death, Turner said she regretted putting herself in danger by not taking care of her kidneys.
"All of the sudden we got a response from Benny, a total stranger, who lived in the neighborhood," said Barrett. When he saw Barrett’s post on Nextdoor, something about it inspired him to help. As the two got to know each other, they learned the both drive blue Kia Souls, have dogs named Lulu, and live in the same area of Houston. However, most importantly after several tests, doctors discovered Hooper was a perfect match to donate a kidney to Barrett."He’s someone’s dad, he’s someone’s brother, he’s someone’s husband," said Hooper. "So, why not? Even though he’s not my relative."Dr.
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