Mother Donates Kidney to Daughter to Save Her from Chronic Kidney Failure: 'I Never Doubted'
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- A mother donated a kidney to her 18-year-old daughter to save her from chronic kidney failure.
- The daughter, Waleska Millán, had been undergoing peritoneal dialysis since she was 13.
- The successful transplant, performed at the National Children's Health Institute, has given Waleska a better quality of life.
In a profound display of maternal love, a mother has given her daughter the gift of life by donating a kidney to combat chronic kidney failure. Waydali Trujillo, 47, did not hesitate when she learned she could save her 18-year-old daughter, Waleska Millán, from the debilitating effects of the disease and significantly improve her quality of life.
Waleska had been diagnosed with chronic kidney failure at the age of 13, a condition that necessitated daily peritoneal dialysis to filter toxins from her blood. This demanding treatment regimen profoundly impacted her life, making her mother's selfless act even more remarkable. Waydali's decision to donate a kidney offered a path to ending this cycle of daily treatments and restoring her daughter's health and hope.
En ningún momento dudé
The successful transplant was carried out by a medical team at the National Dos de Mayo Hospital of the Ministry of Health (Minsa), with the surgery taking place at the National Children's Health Institute in San Borja. Now, over a year and five months post-surgery, Waleska is living a life free from the limitations imposed by her illness, able to pursue her daily activities independently.
This heartwarming story, shared in commemoration of Mother's Day, serves as a powerful reminder of the impact of organ donation. The Directorate General of Donations, Transplants, and Blood Banks of the Minsa highlights this case as a testament to maternal love and the life-changing potential of organ donation, emphasizing that it is not merely a medical procedure but an act of profound love that allows patients to reclaim their dreams and live fully.
Verla hoy independiente y con salud es el mejor regalo que puedo recibir en este día
DistantNews Editorial
Originally published by La República in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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