Pastor Donates Kidney to Church Member

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Pictured: Pastor James Slick (right), who donated a kidney to friend and church member Jack Abbott (left); screengrab via WSBTV

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One year later, people are now telling Abbott things like, “Jack, you’re looking pretty good.”

“I’m finally hearing that after, you know, a year,” Abbott said. “I have been blessed beyond what I deserve.”

Abbott and Slick have also been able to return to their shared passion, running in races together. 

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“I’m an example of a person that can say, ‘You know, you can do just fine with one kidney,” Slick said. 

Describing the importance of Abbott and Slick’s story, Dr. Kensinger said, “When donors or potential donors hear these stories, it really makes an impact on being able to find as many patients as possible that can come forward for you to potentially be a donor.”

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“We are forever grateful for how much of a sacrifice [donors] make to save another person’s life through kidney transplantation,” Kensinger continued. “So they are truly heroes.”

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Dale Chamberlain
Dale Chamberlain (M.Div) is Content Manager for ChurchLeaders. With experience in pastoral ministry as well as the corporate marketing world, he is also an author and podcaster who is passionate about helping people tackle ancient truths in everyday settings. Dale lives in Southern California with his wife Tamara and their three sons.

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