Facebook Kidney Donation

Allie Carr, 26, has become a hero by donating her kidney to a stranger. Carr donated her kidney to a man she met just five months ago on Facebook. The man’s name was Dan Garrett – and the page read simply, “My husband needs a new kidney.” After testing family and friends for kidney donation which didnt seemt o match, Megin Garret resorted to Facebook. She created a page which read 'My husband needs a new kidney.' As soon as Allie found this page on Facebook, she wanted to donate her kidney. She named her kidney 'Paul.' 

"She's (Carr’s) really amazing, to go to a stranger to give someone a piece of yourself literally and she's given me and Dan a chance to have a normal life, a honeymoon, having children," Megin Garrett said. Carr has been modest about donating their kidney. "I wanted to do something meaningful, and if I could give this to them, then I think that everyone should consider it."

The latest post on the Facebook page 'My husband needs a new kidney' reads this. It is January 1st and Dan has been walking around the hospital like a champ! He is feeling better every day and is excited to be up and around more. Our nurses and doctors have been wonderful and deserve more thanks than we could ever give them. I am amazed at how kind they can be!

Allie is doing well at home. She has been telling me that she is feeling much better. She is playing games on her couch and spending lots of time with her fantastic family. We miss having her so close to us at the hospital, but are thankful she is healing and is home. I think I speak for everyone when I say that we are honored by all the support and kind words! I read Dan all the new posts and tell him about how many people like this page every day and it makes him really happy to hear. So, as always, thank you!

God bless you, Dan and Allie.