A Grays Ferry resident received a new kidney from his fiancée last month, and now family and friends are helping cover the medical expenses.
Doctors had told Paul Brown, of the 1300 block of South Hollywood Street, that his kidneys were no longer functioning and that he needed dialysis. His wife-to-be Ebony found out she was a perfect match and donated one of her kidneys Nov. 15.
Their families, along with Brown’s best friend, Demetrius Moore, are holding a fundraiser 4 to 9 p.m. Dec. 3 at Five Points Cocktail Lounge, 4091 Ford Road. Tickets are $12 at the door.
“They will be out of work for two months and bills don’t stop,” Moore said, “and also Christmas is around the corner and they have a 3-year-old little girl, Sadie Brown, whom they adore.”
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1. Anonymous said... on Dec 2, 2011 at 02:23AM
“Everyone needs a friend like him........wish the family the best”
2. Anonymous said... on Dec 2, 2011 at 01:42PM
“what a beautiful story”