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Two Chapel Hillians co-authored a book to advocate for living kidney donations By Re n e e A mb ro s o Ph o to g rap hy by J o h n M ich ae l S imp so n
Carol Offen and Elizabeth Crais hold “The Insider’s Guide to Living Kidney Donation” at Flyleaf Books. “We’re trying to break down myths” in the book, Elizabeth says.
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arol Offen is a self-professed “wimp.” Flu shots and doctor’s offices once made her cringe, and she’s even fainted after a blood draw. Carol is vocal about her aversion to such things: “If a wimp like me could donate a kidney, you can, too,” she says. Carol was 58 years old in 2006 when she donated to her son, Paul Offen, who was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease as a
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March/April 2022