I donated one of my kidneys to my brother-in-law, Jeff Brasher, on December 30, 2014 at Jewish Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky.
Jeff has been married to my youngest sister, Michelle, for over 30 years. Jeff is 8 years younger than me and I always thought I was too old to donate a kidney until a friend of mine donated at the age of 58. Jeff has polycystic kidney disease, the same disease his mother had and died from at the age of 59.
Making the decision to donate was such an easy process. I am 1 of 7 children raised by Christian parents who taught us to give. I have 5 sisters and 1 brother. I have 4 children and 7 grandchildren. The picture is of Jeff and I just 2 weeks post op. I returned to work at 3 weeks to my federal job and Jeff was back at work after 3 months. My life has been enriched by this entire process. I encourage others to donate if they can.
– Deborah Barton
That phrase “My life has been enriched by this entire process” seems to reflect the feelings of so many other donors who have shared their experiences here. Congratulations, Deborah, on the generous gift you gave your brother-in-law!
Debbie is a great christian woman and would do just about anything for anyone! I am proud to say she is a church friend of mine along with her amazing family!
It’s good to get a follow up on the surgery. What a selfless act but one to be expected from a member of the Hupp family. I grew up going to church with this family and am very proud to still call them friends. God Bless You Deb and Jeff!