Father sacrifices part of his liver to save his son’s life, who was suffering from stage four liver failure. Baby Sawyer, diagnosed with biliary atresia, received a transplant in April and is now recovering at home. The family is grateful for the medical team and the father’s life-saving gift on this special Father’s Day weekend. Sawyer’s parents hope his story will help raise awareness about biliary atresia.
A heartwarming tale of a father’s ultimate act of love and sacrifice has touched the lives of a family in Wego. Eight-month-old baby Sawyer, diagnosed with biliary atresia, was facing stage four liver failure until his father, Basil Zagger, stepped in to save his son’s life. After a series of medical treatments and consultations at Lurie Children’s Hospital, Zagger was identified as a rare perfect match to donate a portion of his liver to Sawyer, whose bile ducts were not functioning properly since birth, leading to his critical condition.
Following a successful surgery in April, both father and son are now recovering, with baby Sawyer set to celebrate his first birthday in September. The emotional reunion between the two after the life-saving procedure was described as a moment of pure reassurance for the family. Grateful for the medical team’s efforts and the miracle of their son’s second chance at life, Sawyer’s parents are looking forward to treasuring every moment with their beloved child, especially on this upcoming Father’s Day weekend, as they hold him a little tighter and cherish the gift of family and love.
