What a Valentine

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heartHere’s at true love story for all of you romantics out there, just in time for Valentine’s Day. Tomorrow, Byron Hamilton, a dairy farmer in Maine, will receive a kidney from his wife. The surgery takes place tomorrow – now that’s love!

Most people give flowers or candy on Valentine’s Day. Pearl Hamilton is giving her husband a kidney. Byron Hamilton is a 57-year-old dairy farmer who has battled kidney disease for years. In September, doctors told him he’d either need a transplant or dialysis. His wife didn’t think twice about being the donor. She’s says all that matters is making sure her husband is well.

Post Update: According to Brian Hamilton who left a comment on this post, “Byron and Pearl Hamilton are from Western NY, not Maine.”

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