Christine Bryant
Times Correspondent
Kara Allen has a motto she tries to live by daily: âI want to leave the world, empty with everything Iâve been able to give.â
For Alejandro Alex Alvarado of Highland, Allen did just that â giving him more than he could ever imagine: a kidney.
Although many organ donations take place after a tragedy occurs, Allen had the opportunity to be a living donor, continuing her quest to make a difference in the world while providing Alvarado with the opportunity to regain his health.
While living donor cases typically occur between friends and family members, this case was unique. The two had never met.
Pair forever connected through kidney donation
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What is Cinco de Mayo? Here s why we celebrate May 5 and what the holiday means Channing King, Indianapolis Star
It s May, which means it s time for one of the United States most misunderstood holidays: Cinco de Mayo. But at least there will be great food and drink to make the misunderstanding more tolerable. © Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Roberto Rodriguez delivers Mexican pizza to a table at Lindo Mexico, Tuesday, April 27, 2021 in Greenwood.
When is Cinco de Mayo 2021?
The name in Spanish means May 5. This year s falls on Wednesday, while next year s will be on a Thursday. Cinco de Mayo 2023 is one of the holy grails, falling on a Friday when most people don t need to work the next day. Leap Year Day in 2024 means that year s holiday jumps straight to Sunday.