Inspiring Story: Edmonton Man Donates Kidney To A Stranger
Despite many incidents of global killings, violence and negativity, the world remains a worth living place because of people like Darin Grunberg.
One regular Monday, Nov. 4, at the St. Paul's Hospital in Vancouver. Grunberg, 50, decided to make it a special day by donating one of his kidneys to Kevin Campbell, a Canadian stranger. Campbell, 50, was diagnosed with a kidney malfunction at age 32.
Campbell's kidney disease made his kidneys function only 4 percent of its full capability. It was an extremely demoralizing occurrence as Campbell happens to be a personal trainer. His normal life was at risk of being critically affected. Any patient, who requires a kidney and put on the specific list of potential recipients, generally has to wait for about 12 years.
Campbell was lucky enough to have Grunberg, his guardian angel, who made it possible within a couple of years. Grunberg read the story of Campbell on a Web site and decided to volunteer. He flew over to Vancouver during the weekend and donated one of his major organs to a complete stranger.
Grunberg said he believed in the human race can be one 'big happy family' on earth. He added he actually helped himself by helping Campbell whom he met for the first time Sunday at the hospital. Even though they do have a distant family connection, they never knew about each other before. Campbell does not require dialysis any more after the kidney transplant.
Grunberg also admitted that it would hurt a lot to donate his kidney but he would do it anyway as it would change the life of Campbell. In addition, it will also change the life of Campbell's daughter.
Both Grunberg and Campbell have joined the project, Because I can, to inspire many others with their story.