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Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Norfolk's first kidney swap a success

WAVY

Smithfield couple given ultimate Christmas gift

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) - After three hours on the operating table, a hospital spokesman was happy to report that Jacki Bruce now has a functioning kidney obtained through Norfolk's first kidney swap. Tuesday morning, Jacki's husband, Collin, donated his kidney to a patient in another state.

WAVY.com spoke to the couple a few days ago.

"He's absolutely amazing, that he's willing to give up an organ for m," Jacki said.

"It was a relatively easy decision for me," Collin countered. "The woman that I love is suffering and I have it in my power to make life a little bit better for her."

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