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transplant anniversary event

Saturday, February 11 was a special event!

Thank you for attending.

60 years ago, Hennepin Healthcare's Kidney Transplant Program performed the first kidney transplant in the Midwest! On Saturday, February 11 donors, families and our Hennepin Healthcare team joined to celebrate the Kidney Transplant Program. It was a time of laughter,  tears new introductions and reunions.

Download photos from the event | Watch a recording of the program

Read Kelly's story, "Why and how I donated a kidney to a stranger"

Support our Transplant Program with a donation to our Mary Lee Hansen Memorial Fund