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Lake County deputy gives fellow deputy's daughter the gift of life

Posted at 5:49 PM, Sep 11, 2017
and last updated 2017-09-11 17:49:59-04

A Lake County Sheriff's Deputy displayed an amazing act of kindness on Friday.

Deputy Julie Farrell volunteered to donate one of her kidneys to help a fellow deputy's daughter in need.

Captain Ron Walter's daughter, Amber has suffered from an illness that forced her to begin dialysis. Because her kidneys were not working properly, she was placed on a donor list.

Deputy Farrell offered to be tested as a donor for Amber when she heard the news. 

After several tests, she was found to be a match.

On Friday, the transplant was successful. Both Amber and Deputy Farrell are doing well.

"There are no words and no act would ever be enough to express our gratitude for Julie's gift of life," Captain Walters said.