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Prompted by her photo, Saudi nurse donates liver to toddler

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Riyadh - "I was bargaining for nothing in return of my little grant, but God's compassion," she affirmed

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Published: Fri 20 Jan 2017, 12:57 PM

Last updated: Fri 20 Jan 2017, 3:02 PM

Saudi nurse gave a new life to Bashayir Al-Rashidi, by donating part of her liver to a toddler.
Abeer Attalah al-Anzi had not met the child before and it was only the photograph of the toddler that motivated her to take the step.
"Bashayir's photo struck me, I empathized with her. She was just a child who cannot express the pain she was feeling," Anzi was quoted saying by Al Arabiya.
  "I made up my mind, and without any hesitation contacted her father to inform him of my decision. That was four weeks ago."
"Donation Coordinator in Fahd al-Ahmari hospital briefed me the points from the donation manual prior the surgery," she said. "But being a nurse I have a general idea about medical transplants. The surgeons also thoroughly explained to me all the aspects of the surgery, which added to my resolve."
Anzi was admitted to the hospital for a week and met Bashayir before returning home.
"I was bargaining for nothing in return of my little grant, but God's compassion," she affirmed.
Bashayir's father Nafee Al-Rashidi says Anzi was particularly tenacious, her equanimity and steadfast tone were authentic. "I rushed to break the good news to Bashayir's mother."
"She had to fly quite a few times to Riyadh, and even had to travel by car. Nevertheless, she absolutely declined my offer to reimburse the expenses. she is dauntless, a paradigm of generosity," he added.


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