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How social media helped a mother find a kidney donor for her 4-year-old

Emily Jones' 4-year-old son, Henry, desperately needed a kidney, and in December 2017, she took to Facebook to pen an open letter for help. One week later, she found out that Henry was a match with Jones' best friend from grade school, who gave him the life-saving gift of a healthy kidney. "I don't think you can ever thank someone enough for that," said Jones.
/ Source: TODAY

Emily Jones’ 4-year-old son, Henry, desperately needed a kidney, and in December 2017, she took to Facebook to pen an open letter for help. One week later, she found out that Henry was a match with Jones’ best friend from grade school, who gave him the life-saving gift of a healthy kidney. “I don’t think you can ever thank someone enough for that,” said Jones.