She gave her mom a kidney. Now, she’s taking on the Boston Marathon.
Kortney Hixson donated a kidney to her mom, saving her life. She spoke on GBH's All Things Considered about that journey and the impact of organ donation.
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Infighting among clergy abuse support group leads to spinoff organization
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What is kratom, and why is Boston considering a crackdown on the drug?
A city councilor wants to ban the sale of synthetic versions. But some health experts say that, while dangerous, it can help people addicted to opiates.
