He thought he’d never get a kidney — until a cake revealed the truth.

For years, 58-year-old Abel Linares watched his health slip away as kidney disease tightened its grip. His two older daughters, Christina and Stephanie, stepped up, ready to give him the ultimate gift — but after months of testing, neither was a match.

Devastated, Abel braced for what felt like an endless wait for a transplant. What he didn’t know was that his youngest daughter, 24-year-old Kat Linares, had a secret plan.

Living under the same roof, Kat quietly began the donor process herself. She scheduled tests and doctor visits in silence, hiding every appointment from her dad.

After months of uncertainty, the call finally came: She was a match.

Watch the video above to see the emotional moment she revealed this life-changing news to Abel!

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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: “Who’s a kidney match? You?” Tears flow when daughter surprises dad with good news

Reporting by Ronnie Li, USA TODAY / USA TODAY

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