Eddie McCarthy, a mathematics professor in Ohio, taught geometry to Roman McCormick last year. Besides sharing his knowledge, he gave him a priceless gift: his kidney, which saved Roman’s life.
Roman McCormick, a second-year student, suffers from a rare hereditary disease that affects tissue growth and causes deformities in the ears and kidneys. “I can’t eat much, and I’m not very active because I often feel tired,” he revealed.
Eddie McCarthy, a mathematics professor in Ohio, taught geometry to Roman McCormick last year. Besides sharing his knowledge, he gave him a priceless gift: his kidney, which saved Roman’s life.
His condition rapidly worsened over the year, leading to stage 4 kidney disease. Roman urgently needed a donor for a kidney transplant. Fortunately, his professor turned out to be a match and chose to help his student.
“I am a parent, and I can’t imagine what Roman’s parents must have gone through seeing their child like this. If I could help, I wanted to. I’m happy and excited that my student can have a good quality of life and do what his classmates are doing,” said Eddie McCarthy.
This story reminds us of the power of human kindness and sacrifice. It shows that even in the darkest moments, altruistic gestures can bring unexpected light.
