I am happy to report that Natalie Cole’s kidney transplant operation was successful. A regional organ-procurement agency, One Legacy, found a kidney for her.
Natalie Cole, daughter of the legendary Nat King Cole, has won 9 Grammys and has sold millions of records. She appeared on CNN’s Larry King Live program a few months ago describing her need for a new kidney and she got lot of emails and letters from people telling her that they were willing to donate their kidney to Natalie Cole.
It was one of my happiest moments when people go beyond a normal call and do such heart warming donations. I congratulate the donor and wish Natalie the best for her recovery.
CNN News article about Natalie’s surgery
I am very sad to report that Kelli Wynne passed away on Wednesday after a long fight with leukemia. Kelli had indeed received a bone transplant but doctors later found that the transplant caused her Type I Diabetes.
Kelli’s bone marrow drive at Madison Junior School set a world record registering over a thousand donors.
A lot of users have come to my website searching about Kelli. Although I have been following her developments and posting information here, nothing can replace her own words. Please see Kelli’s journal here.
Kelli has inspired us to do lot more bigger things in life and let us hope we win the fight against Leukemia.
Please don’t forget to register yourself at the Bone Marrow Registry.
