Life-transforming experience inspires transplant recipient to help other women

A woman’s journey to find a lifesaving organ donor has led to a heartwarming new chapter in Elizabeth City. For the past year and a half, News 3 has tracked Katisha Vertrees’ incredible story, from her urgent need for a kidney to her successful transplant surgery and ongoing recovery.

Katisha is full of energy these days.

“It’s been really nice going on lots of walks,” she said, reflecting her renewed vitality after receiving a new kidney last December — the gift she had long awaited…

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