doctor becomes friends with patient and donates his kidney

5,000 people die per year while on the waitlist for a kidney transplant. – Photo credit: Photo by JC Gellidon on Unsplash

Heroes, Joy

Doctor saves a patient’s life by donating his own kidney

Heather Wake

8/24/2022
Pictured here: Anita Omary; her son, Osman; and Omary’s close friends – Photo credit: Array

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Family, Modern Families, Motherhood

Once a refugee seeking safety in the U.S., Anita Omary is using what she learned to help others thrive.

Sarah Watts

2/11/2026