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Firefighter donates kidney to husband, a fellow firefighter, after shocking diagnosis
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· July 26, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The husband, a 31-year-old firefighter, was diagnosed with the disease and entered stage 5 kidney failure. His wife, a 29-year-old firefighter, donated one of her kidneys to him.
A rare kidney disease diagnosis led to a life-changing decision for an Arizona couple. The husband, a 31-year-old firefighter, was diagnosed with the disease and entered stage 5 kidney failure. His wife, a 29-year-old firefighter, donated one of her kidneys to him.
The couple is recovering at home after undergoing surgery. They were married less than a year ago and are now navigating the challenges of their vows. The diagnosis came as a shock to the couple, who consider themselves healthy and fit.
Further details about the couple's journey and their road to recovery are available from the source, AZFamily and Gray News.
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Category: safety Published: July 26, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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