The two women who became best friends after working as co-workers for over 10 years are now each other's benefactors.



On the 7th local time, foreign media such as ABC, USA reported that Tia Wimbusi and Susan Ellis, who work at a children's medical institution in Atlanta, Georgia, achieved a 'miracle' together.




Wimbusch's husband, Rodney, was diagnosed with kidney failure in August 2019.

As his symptoms worsened rapidly, he was placed on the waiting list for kidney donation in March 2020, but had to wait hopelessly as the number of donors decreased and the medical system grew chaos in the aftermath of COVID-19.



Ellis' husband, Lance, also had kidney disease.

He had a kidney transplant several years ago, but Lance's body rejected it and he developed acute kidney failure.

He had to receive dialysis treatment for 5 to 6 hours every day to sustain his life.




Wimbusi and Ellis, who were sad because there was no way to relieve their husband's pain, met at the end of last year in the company bathroom after a long time.

The two, who had not met in person for several months due to COVID-19, happily shared their recent status, and soon found out in detail about each other's husband's situation.



However, the people who talked about "it is difficult to find a kidney donor" noticed a surprising fact.

Mr. Wimbusch's blood type matched Lance's, and Mr. Ellis was also a blood type that allowed Rodney to donate blood and donate organs.




Without hesitation, the two expressed their desire to donate a kidney to each other's husband.

All those who underwent a close-up at the hospital were found to be eligible as organ donors.



Mr. Wimbusch and Mr. Ellis, and Mr. Lance and Mr. Rodney, who respectively received organ donations from them, performed the operation at the same time.

All organ transplants were successfully completed, and Rodney and Lance were able to regain their long-awaited 'health'.




Rodney shed tears, saying, "Mr. and Mrs. Elise are like family to me. I will live with gratitude for what Mr. Ellis has given me for the rest of my life." Mr. Lance was also moved, saying, "Thanks to Mr. Wimbusi, my life has changed. I am happy as if living in a fairy tale. I will devote myself to my family."



Wimbusi and Ellis, who call each other 'Sisters of Xinjiang', said, "The organ donation was the most precious experience in our lives. It gave a new life to a loved one and gave us another family."



This is a 'news pick'.



(Photo='Children's Healthcare of Atlanta', 'Tia McIntyre Wimbush', 'Susan E. Ellis' Facebook)