Teacher Donates Liver to Save Student's Life
A teacher donates a portion of her liver to save the life of her former preschool student who has been battling ongoing health challenges since birth. The donation was a perfect match, and the surgery is scheduled after a reflection period.
Key Points
- Ezra Toczek suffered from liver damage since birth and was recently diagnosed with end-stage liver disease
- Former preschool teacher, Carissa Fisher, secretly applied to become a living donor and was approved to donate a portion of her liver
- The donation brings hope and gratitude to Ezra's family and community
Pros
- Teacher's selfless act of donating a portion of her liver saves the life of a young boy
- The donation was a perfect match, increasing the chances of a successful transplant