First published 2024-10-01 19:34:57
Former CBS News Colorado Sports Anchor Mark Macintosh has turned a critical corner in his battle with kidney disease, thanks to a life-saving kidney transplant from an anonymous donor. Macintosh, who had been grappling with the debilitating effects of the disease for over a year, underwent the transplantation in June and is now on a path to recovery. The emotional culmination of this journey occurred when Macintosh met his donor, Kathy Hitchcock, in a Lone Tree restaurant, expressing immense gratitude for the second chance at life she had provided.
Following the surgery, Macintosh experienced significant improvements in his health, reporting increased weight gain, better sleep, and even enhanced golf performance. Hitchcock’s selfless act not only saved his life but also restored a sense of normalcy and vitality to him. As a former Channel 4 sportscaster, Macintosh’s life took an unexpected turn, yet the kidney transplant reignited his zest for life.
Hitchcock herself had initially sought to donate a kidney to her husband but ended up being a lifesaver for someone she had only known through television. Their meeting symbolized not just the success of the transplant but also the deep human connections and second chances that organ donation can foster. Both Macintosh and Hitchcock expressed profound gratitude for the unexpected bond formed through this life-changing experience.
