Jim Irish, a self-proclaimed bachelor until his mid-50s, met Mirna through a dating app and married in Hawaii. After nearly a decade of marriage, Jim faced a life-threatening kidney condition requiring a transplant. Doctors discovered a mass on his kidney, leading to a cryoablation procedure that caused complications and severe functional loss. The couple's search for a donor proved devastating and disappointing, prompting Mirna to offer her kidney without hesitation, demonstrating profound love and commitment amidst their struggles.
"After several months my kidney function dropped by more than half, and it was at that time we realized I'm going to need a kidney transplant pretty quick."
"He was so desperate and so sad. We were crying," said Mirna Irish, 56.
"And I just thought, 'I can give him my kidney.'"
Mirna has had her share of struggles. Her first marriage at age 18 ended in divorce, leaving her a single mother to three children.
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