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JJ Hayes Donates Kidney After 9-Year Ripple | Wichita News
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- Jul 16, 2026
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JJ Hayes is walking away from the hospital after donating a kidney — a life-changing act sparked by a New Year’s Eve billboard in St. Louis. The surgery went smoothly, and the recipient’s new kidney is already working like a charm. It’s a full-circle moment: nine years ago, Hayes and his wife Michelle received a donated kidney that gave them precious extra time together before her passing. Now, he’s paying it forward — a powerful reminder of how one act of kindness can ripple through lives forever. 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/a20f33d2cee5d5e7