Officer Christina Martinez donated her kidney to fellow officer Raquita Sanchez, saving her life. Officer Sanchez was told by doctors that her lupus was affecting her kidneys. Sadly, the doctors were not sure how long she had to live. That’s when Christina Martinez volunteered to give her kidney. Now she is being recognized during Donate Life Month for saving Sanchez's life. The department is now honoring her gesture and calling Officer Martinez a pure spirit of selflessness and compassion. It is truly an amazing thing that Officer Martinez did to save a fellow officer’s life.
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