WACO, Texas (KXXV) — Two Waco residents who bonded over their shared love of exercise have taken their friendship to an extraordinary level — one that literally saved a life.

Watch the full story here: Waco friends' kidney donation journey shows power of second chances

Matt Shane and Todd Monsen's story began at church, where they quickly discovered their mutual passion for staying active. But when Shane faced a life-threatening health crisis, their friendship would be tested in ways neither could have imagined.

On May 17, 2023, Shane gained something life-changing while Monsen made an incredible sacrifice — connecting them forever through a successful kidney transplant.

"The kidney list right now, there's 93,000 people waiting for a kidney and on the list itself, it's about 4- 4.5

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