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Plano Firefighter’s Organ Donation Saves Two Lives

There was an emotional meeting between the family of a Plano firefighter and two of the lives he helped save through organ donation.

2013/04/17

Healthy Lifestyle Important After Organ Transplant

A woman in Fort Worth is helping to spread the word about healthy living after an organ transplant.

2013/03/25

North Texas Marine Donates Kidney To Save His Brother’s Life

Two brothers, who’ve been separated by miles, will forever be linked now by a kidney.

CBS 11–2013/01/08

A man and woman exchane rings during a wedding ceremony. (credit: Mykola Lazarenko/AFP/Getty Images)

Woman Marries On Kidney Transplant Anniversary

September 29th will always have special meaning for Jennifer Terry. This year, it is her wedding day.

2012/09/29

Methodist Health System in Dallas. (Credit: Jason Allen/KTVT)

Wrong Patient Receives Organ From Methodist Medical Center

The kidney and pancreas transplant program at Methodist Medical Center has been put on hold after a patient was given a kidney meant for someone else, a hospital spokeswoman confirmed.

2012/07/05

Mother Takes To Facebook To Find Miracle Kidney For Her Son

Chances are slim for a teenager who needs a kidney. Only two-percent of the population could make a potential match. His mother thinks Facebook could help them find the kidney they need.

2012/03/01

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FDA Clears Drug For Advanced Kidney Cancer

Patients with hard-to-treat kidney cancer that has spread to other parts of the body gained a new drug option Friday, after federal regulators approved a twice-a-day pill from Pfizer for the disease.

2012/01/27

Etta James in 2009. (credit: Rick Diamond/Getty Images)

Etta James, Legendary Blues Singer, Dies At 73

Etta James, the R&B singer whose enduring hits include “At Last” and “Tell Mama,” has died at the age of 73.

2012/01/20

Soldier Sacrifices Kidney To Stranger He Met On The Radio

Brandon Vance served three tours of duty in Iraq, only to end up in a hospital bed back home in Dallas.

2011/07/29

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Dallas Man To Bike In All 50 States For Organ Donor Awareness

A Dallas man is spending his summer raising awareness about the need for organ donors. David Landsberg is starting his 50-state tour on this Fourth of July.

2011/07/04

Father’s Day Especially Sweet For New Dad Awaiting Transplant

There was a time when Wendy Russell didn’t think she could have ANY babies let alone twins. Grace and Luke were born in the same minute, 12 days ago.

2011/06/17

Former Cowboys Player Ron Springs Dead At 54

Ron Springs, a running back for Ohio State in the 1970s who went on to an NFL career with the Dallas Cowboys and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, has died. He was 54.

2011/05/12