A Call To The Community After SLO Firefighter Donates Kidney
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (KEYT) – A San Luis Obispo County firefighter and paramedic is on the road to recovery after donating a kidney to his lifelong friend and fellow Eagle Scout, Finn.
The successful surgery took place January 14th at Stanford Medical Center..
Sam will be unable to work for the next 8-10 weeks as he recovers. A GoFundMe has been set up by the family to raise funds to support the firefighter and his wife. The money will go towards paying off their mortgage payments, utilities, groceries, and more. The couple is less than $2,000 away from reaching their goal at the time this article was written.
Editor's Note: The GoFundMe originally linked in this story was taken down on Thursday at the request of the beneficiary. The fundraiser was publicized by GoFundMe, against the wishes of the beneficiary. We have removed their last names from the article.
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