As a kidney donor, I have to say that I highly doubt her donating a kidney took her life. We are nearing our 15 yr donation anniversary and if I didn't know I had done it, I wouldn't know it. A person really only needs 1/4 of a healthy kidney to live. I applaud her for saving a stranger's life and hope this doesn't harm organ donation until all the details of her passing come out. I am in awe of her work and generosity towards promotion of organ donation; such an inspiration.

Of course, it is a fact that any type of surgery can end badly. What also puzzles me is the amt of testing, tissue typing etc that a donor has to go through before donation can progress. I was put under a microscope, had every test imaginable before being considered, as the health/safety of the donor is the first thing they consider.

So, this is certainly a strange situation. I'm also surprised at her out of pocket expense, as the recipient's ins is charged for the surgery/service. And, $22,000 would not even begin to touch the cost, unless she paid some expenses for the recipient.

So, this woman was indeed, a champion. May she rest in peace knowing she helped this man and now will be helping research in the cause of MS.