60 Lives Connected in the Largest Chain of Kidney Transplants

The Takeaway

Coming up, when Candice needed a kidney, her husband Michael was ready to give one up — but her body wouldn’t accept it. So he gave it to someone else — in order let his wife get a stranger’s kidney. They’re part of the longest-ever chain of donors and recipients and they join program, next.

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