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When Heather saw the prayer request on Facebook, she just knew she wanted to donate her kidney
'Be positive' isn't just a life mantra for Heather Schaefer, of Harker Heights. It also happens to be her blood type.
You more about it." >> i just thought it was a really normal thing to do. i was like, "of course i'll give my extra healthy kidney." >> this summer, that prayer of a transplant was answered. two months later they met in person. roy leaning in for a hug of gratitude. >> oh, wow! >> roy is now working out three times a week, back at church, and starting a support group "the green path", to bring awareness to renal failure through their nonprofit, "most beautiful womb." and tonight, heather says her christmas wish "is that people hearing this story about roy and me can be inspired. hopefully, to ...
Finally tonight, america strong. and the generous gift from a stranger who simply answered a prayer request on facebook and in doing so saved a life. >> hey, heather! i'm doing good, i'm up! >> it's not even christmas yet, but roy mcintosh has already received his favorite gift, thanks to the generosity of a stranger. >> perfect stranger, perfect match, and a perfect god. >>this father of five didn't even realize that his wife -- out of desperation -— posted a prayer plea in a facebook group, writing, "please pray for my husband that god sends a type b+ living kidney donor to him. we believe...