Phoenix Firefighter Donates Kidney to Husband
A Phoenix firefighter has donated a kidney to her husband, a fellow firefighter, after he was diagnosed with a rare kidney disease and entered stage 5 kidney failure. The couple, both in their late 20s and early 30s, were a…

St. Louis, MO, July 26, 2026 —
A Phoenix firefighter has made a life-saving donation of a kidney to her husband, who also serves as a firefighter. The husband was diagnosed with a rare kidney disease that led to stage 5 kidney failure.
The couple, identified as being in their late 20s and early 30s, discovered they were a perfect match for the transplant. The surgery was performed and has been reported as successful.
Both individuals are currently recovering at home. They are anticipating a return to their professional duties as firefighters following their recovery period.
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