Megan and Jess, former sorority sisters, shared a deeply emotional reunion at Megan’s home in their late 30s, reuniting after more than a decade apart. This meeting was of utmost import as Megan is preparing to donate a kidney to Jess, who was diagnosed with chronic kidney failure in September 2023.
Jess Hause was overwhelmed by the support she received after her diagnosis, with many people volunteering to get tested as potential donors. A few weeks later, Megan Face Timed Jess with the life-changing news that she was a match. Jess recalled her initial reaction, saying, “I thought she was calling to say ‘I’m sorry, but I’m not a match.’” The revelation left her speechless and deeply moved by Megan’s generous offer.
Jess’s health issues began when doctors discovered her low kidney function while she was hospitalized for shingles. After losing her job and health insurance in April 2023, she was unable to see her doctor regularly. A subsequent visit to the emergency room confirmed her total kidney failure, a diagnosis that filled her with fear as she grappled with the reality of her condition.
Since beginning dialysis three days a week for three-and-a-half hours, Jess has shared her journey through social media, creating reels about her daily life. This outreach caught Megan’s attention, leading her to reach out and offer her help. Upon learning she was a match, Megan was overcome with emotion, expressing her excitement and joy.
The two friends reunited on June 13, 2024, and Jess described the encounter as wonderful, and amazed at the ease of their connection despite the years apart. Their surgery is scheduled for November 12, 2024, and both women are committed to documenting their journey to raise awareness about organ donation, emphasizing the depth of kindness and compassion in their lives.
If we all live life with so much love and compassion like Megan, we would sure be charting a path for a very humane posterity.