Living donors: Central Texans say organ transplantation changed their lives
Rockdale resident Iris Hoff, 66, was born with a single kidney. Although she did not allow that shortcoming to impact her ability to live an active lifestyle, her body began to inadequately filter blood. She needed a healthy kidney quickly. âIâve known since I was old enough to understand that I would eventually need a kidney transplant,â Hoff told the Telegram. âBut (the kidney) lasted until I was 66 years old ⦠It was to the point where I was going to have to make the decision to go on dialysis or not.â As Hoff evaluated kidney transplant opportunities, her son...