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Preschool Teacher's Liver Donation to Former Student Offers New Hope

Carissa Fisher's selfless act brings relief to 5-year-old Ezra Toczek and his family as they prepare for a life-saving transplant.

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Overview

  • Ezra Toczek, 5, was diagnosed with end-stage liver disease and placed on the transplant list in February.
  • Former preschool teacher Carissa Fisher applied to be a living donor without informing the family initially.
  • Fisher was approved as a donor and surprised the Toczek family with the news in person.
  • A required two-week reflection period precedes the scheduling of the transplant surgery.
  • Ezra continues to face health challenges but remains hopeful with the upcoming transplant.