What: Benβs Bells promotes kindness and community involvement. Each week a person who makes Tucson better is βbelled.β
Last weekβs recipient: Laura Tick
Nominated by: Nancy C. Jacques
Why: For her participation in the Paired Kidney Donation Program. Lauraβs sister needed a kidney, but they were different blood types so Laura offered to donate to another person in need. Thus the βchainβ began where the Mayo Clinic team finds pairs for possible donations. Some people give a kidney to a person they donβt know, and others give so a friend or family member can receive, Jacques wrote in her nomination letter. Lauraβs sister received a kidney from another person prior to Lauraβs donation in early February. Laura then gave her kidney Feb. 18. βWe want others to know of her courage, and of the Paired Kidney Donation Program,β Jacques wrote.
For more information: Go to tucne.ws/bellee to submit a name. Go to bensbells.org or call 622-1379.