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A Judge’s Second Chance from a Teen Donor | Nashville News
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- Jul 2, 2026
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Summary
A Tennessee judge, battling kidney disease for decades, received a life-changing gift on Memorial Day weekend in 2018 — a kidney from a 19-year-old organ donor named Christian McKenzie, who tragically died in a car crash. Christian’s family honored his wish to donate, leading to a near-perfect 90% match for Judge Ron Blanton. Eight years later, Blanton credits Christian with giving him a second chance at life — allowing him to return to work, play with his grandchildren, and walk without pain. His story is a moving tribute to the power of organ donation and the ripple effect of one young person’s selfless decision. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/66fc892f940a066b