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A Chico man's selfless act of kindness gives new life to a Bay Area woman. James Claflin, a Chico State Geography Professor, donated a kidney without knowing who would receive it.
Today, he and the recipient met for the first time at U.C. Davis Medical Center. The meeting was joyful,tearful and inspiring.
57 year old james claflin became interested in becoming a kidney donor after discussing the subject with his daughter, a nursing student taking a medical ethics class. He decided it was something he wanted to do, and his kidney was a match for Lindy Pickens of Vallejo.
Because of a kidney disease, Pickens desperately needed a transplant to avoid daily dialysis, and a diminished quality of life.
When asked about their emotions upon seeing each other in person, Claflin said, "Great happiness." Pickens said tearfully, "Incredible gratitude.for someone to have such a huge heart and courage to give a perfect stranger their life back is really incredible."
This type of donation is rare. Only one percent of living kidney donations are anonymous, and not directed at a particular recipient.
Claflin hopes his decision will inspire others to consider the gift of an organ donation. Currently in california there are nearly 17 thousand people waiting for kidney transplants.
A Chico man's selfless act of kindness gives new life to a Bay Area woman. James Claflin, a Chico State Geography Professor, donated a kidney without knowing who would receive it.
Today, he and the recipient met for the first time at U.C. Davis Medical Center. The meeting was joyful,tearful and inspiring.
57 year old james claflin became interested in becoming a kidney donor after discussing the subject with his daughter, a nursing student taking a medical ethics class. He decided it was something he wanted to do, and his kidney was a match for Lindy Pickens of Vallejo.
Because of a kidney disease, Pickens desperately needed a transplant to avoid daily dialysis, and a diminished quality of life.
When asked about their emotions upon seeing each other in person, Claflin said, "Great happiness." Pickens said tearfully, "Incredible gratitude.for someone to have such a huge heart and courage to give a perfect stranger their life back is really incredible."
This type of donation is rare. Only one percent of living kidney donations are anonymous, and not directed at a particular recipient.
Claflin hopes his decision will inspire others to consider the gift of an organ donation. Currently in california there are nearly 17 thousand people waiting for kidney transplants.
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