Five years after donating a kidney to a grateful San Antonio man, Dr. Kelley Hitchman celebrated their “kidney anniversary” with a surprise visit — and a powerful reminder of why living donation matters. Dr. Hitchman, who leads the Transplant Institute, made the life-saving decision after seeing how long patients wait — often five to seven years — for deceased donor organs. Living donations, she says, lead to better outcomes, and she’s passionate about encouraging others to step up. Joel Gonzalez, now thriving as a husband, dad, and grandpa, credits her with giving him a second chance at life — and he’s even helping other patients. Dr. Hitchman’s own recovery was quick and she’s healthier than ever — even climbing Mount Kilimanjaro to prove organ donation is safe and deeply rewarding. Their friendship proves that beyond medicine, these acts of selflessness create lasting bonds — and she hopes more people will be inspired to join her.
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