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No. 21 Vol. 5
My Life Publications • 973-809-4784
May 2025
A Mother’s Selfless Act Saves Her Son— and Spreads Awareness
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By Cheryl Conway wo years ago, Daisy Vasquez, 61, of Elizabeth, did one of the noblest things a mother can do and that was to donate an organ to save her child. In March 2023, the mother of three, donated one of her kidneys to her 40-year-old son Carlos Vasquez. The surgery was conducted at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston. Without her generous donation, her son would have been put on a list with thousands of other New Jersey residents waiting about five years for a lifesaving organ transplant. With mother and son both doing well after their successful transplant, Mother’s Day is truly a huge celebration in the Vasquez family. Mother’s Day is that time of year “to reflect on the love and care mothers provide and to express gratitude for their unwavering support; to acknowledge the incredible sacrifices and efforts mothers make in raising children. It’s a day to express love, gratitude and appreciation for all mothers.” Daisey Vasquez surely deserves a huge bouquet this Mother’s Day for the unconditional gift she gave to her son so he could thrive and live a healthy life. “It is the greatest gift you can give anyone,” says Vasquez. “I was able to give birth to my son twice. I kept my son from the five to seven years wait. I’d encourage anyone to get on the donor list.” Vasquez shares her story. “In 2017, Carlos began experiencing persistent head-
aches, allergy-like symptoms, leg swelling, and a spike in blood pressure,” explains Vasquez who works as an insurance broker. “This led to him being diagnosed with vasculitis, which attacked his kidneys, leading to kidney failure.” Rather than putting him at risk by having him wait years for a transplant, Vasquez jumped to the front of the line. “He never went on the list,” she says. “I decided to get tested and once we found out we were a match, Carlos did not list.” Surgery can be scary, but Vasquez set any fears aside as she knew it could save her son’s life. “I felt very safe,” she says. “They do a tremendous amount of testing, and I felt very safe every step of the process. Especially since I was doing it for my son, I was more encouraged to do it.” continued on page 2
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