Transplant Nurse Donates Kidney to Patient

When 23 year old Clay Taber’s kidneys failed almost two years ago due to a rare auto-immune condition called Goodpasture’s Syndrome, his options seemed extremely bleak. That is, until he came into contact with Emory University Hospital Transplant Nurse Allison Batson. "It hit close to home because I have kids between the ages of 16 and 27. I thought it wasn't fair," said Batson, who also explained that it takes over a year to get on a deceased donor list for a kidney transplant for a patient with Goodpasture's Syndrome. There are 90,000 people in the

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waiting for a kidney at present time.

She hopes that her efforts will inspire others, adding "It's not just about signing it on your driver's license. A kidney donation, for example, is just a few weeks from your life that you're transferring into more years for another person's life."

The College Network commends Ms. Batson’s bravery and selfless service to others. We are honored to feature her story on our nursing blog. Read the entire story reported on ABC News.com here.

(Courtesy Lance Skelly, appeared on ABCNews website)

Clay and Allison