Kidney brothers: Faith and friendship inspire life-saving gift
Rev. Colenzo Hubbard (left) and Lee Giovannetti have been friends for nearly 25 years. “Colenzo has a big heart,” said Becky Wilson, who has known both men for years. “So does Lee.” Their story, she said, is “the epitome of loving your neighbor as yourself.” (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
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When an ailing Black Episcopal priest needed a kidney, his friend, a white businessman, didn’t hesitate.
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The Institute for Public Service Reporting is based at the University of Memphis and supported financially by U of M, private grants and donations made through the University Foundation. Its work is published by The Daily Memphian through a paid-use agreement.
David Waters
David Waters is Distinguished Journalist in Residence and assistant director of the Institute for Public Service Reporting at the University of Memphis.
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