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Kidney donation bonds two Colorado best friends

Nearly 2,000 people are on the waiting list in Colorado, according to the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network.

July 02, 2024
A blood test confirmed that Kelsey was able to donate her kidney to her best friend, Colin.

Two best friends are now forever bonded thanks to a lifesaving kidney transplant.

Kelsey Anderson, 34, and Colin Giglio, 37, practically grew up together.

“We were always pretty close,” said Anderson. “We went to the same church, our sisters were friends. We ended up going to the same college and grew really close there. Then after college, ended up working for the same company.”

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Learn more about transplant services at HCA HealthONE Presbyterian St. Luke's

Published:
July 02, 2024
Location:
HCA HealthONE Presbyterian St. Luke's

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