Leopauld Sanchez News Today

Family, Valley Childrens staff honor 1-year-old organ donor Leopauld Sanchezs organs will go to a 6-month-old boy, a 3-month-old girl, and an adult. KFSN "Im proud of you, son," Sanchez said as he kissed his sons forehead. Sanchez, whos now in a wheelchair, stood to give his baby boy a final salute. "Youre a hero son, youre a hero," he said. His time may have been short, but little Leopauld leaves a legacy. His organs are being donated to save the lives of three people. A six-month-old boy is g...

A Southern California woman battling a rare disease was in need of a liver transplant. Now, shes received the gift of life from a very surprising donor -- an old friend. He needed to undergo intensive surgery that most hospitals would not attempt. Sanchez was told his sons state was so fragile, if he was moved to another facility, he could die. Weeks later, Valley Childrens Hospital was willing to do the surgery. "We thank god for that, because we thought it was going to be the end for him," he...