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Angela Maples, after a difficult past with her ex-husband's new wife Amanda McCowen, was inspired by forgiveness to donate a kidney to her, demonstrating the power of reconciliation and altruism.
The developers of the acclaimed game Blue Prince are seeking a living kidney donor for their lead tester, Iggy, who has polycystic kidney disease and only months to find a transplant to survive. They are urging the community to help spread the word and consider donating, emphasizing that even a non-perfect match can be helpful.
Nick Mangold, a former Jets center and seven-time Pro Bowler, is suffering from chronic kidney disease and is seeking a kidney donor with type O blood, reaching out to fans for help through a donation website.
Francia Raisa, who donated a kidney to Selena Gomez in 2017, addressed rumors of a rift following Gomez's wedding, clarifying that her donation was unconditional and denying any public feud or anger over Gomez's post-transplant lifestyle, emphasizing their friendship remains private.
Francia Raisa addressed rumors of a feud with Selena Gomez, clarifying that she was not upset about donating her kidney to Selena and was not present at her wedding, emphasizing their ongoing friendship and the importance of organ donation.
The friendship between Selena Gomez and Francia Raisa appears strained after Raisa's absence from Gomez's wedding, reigniting past tensions despite their history of close support, including Raisa donating a kidney to Gomez.
The author shares their personal experience of donating a kidney to a friend with polycystic kidney disease. They describe the relatively smooth process of screening, lab work, and surgery, as well as the financial assistance available for living donors. The recovery period was manageable, with some pain and fatigue, but overall, the author's health is not expected to be significantly impacted. The article emphasizes the importance of kidney donation and encourages others to consider getting screened to help those in need.
A kidney donor seeks advice on how to respond to the negative and invasive reactions from people around them. Readers suggest conveying excitement about making a difference, downplaying the significance of the donation, responding with humor or shock, redirecting the questioning back to the person, and refusing to engage further if necessary. They emphasize that the donor's health decisions are their own and should not be subject to judgment or intrusive comments.
Francia Raisa, Selena Gomez's former best friend, has denied rumors that she was forced to donate her kidney to the singer. Raisa explained on the Good Guys Podcast that she felt it in her heart and knew she was a match, emphasizing that no one forced her to do anything. Despite a rocky friendship in recent years, the two seem to have reconciled, with Gomez recently posting a birthday tribute to Raisa.
Selena Gomez and her kidney donor, Francia Raisa, may have grown apart due to Gomez's drinking habits, according to Raisa's father. Raisa donated her kidney to Gomez in 2017, but has become less present in her life since. While Raisa cited being in a different phase of life, her father attributed their distance to Gomez's drinking. Guidelines from the UK's National Health Service recommend kidney recipients drink no more than 14 servings of alcohol per week.
Francia Raísa, who donated a kidney to Selena Gomez in 2017, revealed that she has been receiving threats from Gomez's fans after addressing their alleged feud. Raísa said that the comments have been "messing" with her "mentally" and called out the irony of fans bullying on her behalf, noting that Gomez has a non-profit, Rare Impact Fund, that works to reduce the stigma associated with mental health. The two hit a snag in their friendship after Gomez called Taylor Swift her "only friend in the industry" in a November interview with Rolling Stone.
Francia Raisa, who donated her kidney to Selena Gomez, says she has been relentlessly bullied since speaking out about their broken relationship. She shared some of the vile comments she has received, including one wishing harm on her remaining kidney. Raisa says the bullying has taken a toll on her mental health. Despite Selena's advocacy against bullying, Raisa says she has been targeted by her fan base and calls for an end to online hate towards everyone.