Man From Star Donates Kidney To Kid He Doesn’t Know

Alex Fox of Star, Idaho donated his kidney to a little girl he doesn't even know because his son wanted him to.

Alex's 6-year-old son, Karston, has a rare condition called Arthrogryposis which leaves him unable to walk and he has trouble communicating.  Karston is the entire inspiration of his dad's heroic actions in saving a little girl who needed a kidney.

Alex and Karston came across a Facebook post last year from a mother who has a daughter with special needs that needed a kidney transplant.  15-year-old Darienne Quiroz of Utah wouldn't make it if she didn't get the proper donor in a hurry.  Once Alex and Karston saw the picture of this beautiful little girl... there was no stopping them.

Alex thought, "What if Karston needed this and I wasn't a match?  I'd need someone to step up.  So how can I not do that now for someone else in need?"  Vigorous testing followed and Alex was a perfect match.  So he traveled to Salt Lake City and donated one of his kidneys to Darienne, a girl he didn't even know.

The surgery was a complete success.  Darienne's mom calls Alex their angel and can't thank him and Karston enough.  There are no words for miracles, and that's exactly what this is.  A selfless act of kindness from a stranger in Star, Idaho that gives a young girl the chance to dream, live, love, and move forward in life.

Alex, we're proud that you are a member of our Treasure Valley family.  We're honored that you would represent all of us in a way that is so indescribably fantastic.  We believe in Karma.  We believe in God.  And we believe that you, and your son will be blessed.  Thank you!