Union County woman donates kidney to fellow church member

By KAYLA STRAYER 6 News Reporter

MAYNARDVILLE (WATE) - A Union County woman is recovering after donating her kidney to a man she barely knows. The two met at their church in Maynardville.

Pastor Charles McClure says his church has a lot of praises to sing this Christmas after the generous donation.

"This is the greatest show of love that I know of," said Pastor McClure.

Lynn Shaw donated her kidney to Johnny Russell Wednesday at UT Medical Center. The two met at the Church of God in Maynardville.

Russell's kidney failed several years ago. He searched for a donor, but couldn't find a match until now.

After learning Russell needed a kidney to save his life, Shaw got tested and found out that she was a perfect match.

"She's just a special person. She's an angel sent from God is what she is," said Russell.

Shaw says she just did what she felt called to do.

"I think that's just something you do. If you have God's love inside, you want to be able to bless people if you can," said Shaw.

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Union County woman donates kidney to fellow church member