Jamar Frierson, a 16-year-old boy, has received a lifesaving kidney transplant, and his condition is improving each day, according to his family. Jamar had his first kidney transplant at the age of two, but it began to fail when he turned 12. Before his recent transplant in May, he underwent dialysis three times a week, resulting in him missing most of school. However, since the surgery, Jamar has been able to attend class consistently for the first time in nearly three years. Although he is more susceptible to illnesses due to being on immunosuppressants for his new kidney, Jamar remains positive and hopes for a good school year without many hospitalizations. He is excited about his tenth-grade year and plans to try out for basketball and track as he continues to regain his strength and connect with classmates.
Frierson, a 16-year-old boy, has received a lifesaving kidney transplant, and his condition is improving each day, according to his family. Jamar had his first kidney transplant at the age of two, but it began to fail when he turned 12. Before his recent transplant in May, he underwent dialysis three times a week, resulting in him missing most of school. However, since the surgery, Jamar has been able to attend class consistently for the first time in nearly three years. Although he is more susceptible to illnesses due to being on immunosuppressants for his new kidney, Jamar remains positive and hopes for a good school year without many hospitalizations. He is excited about his tenth-grade year and plans to try out for basketball and track as he continues to regain his strength and connect with classmates.
