Toddler Denied Kidney Transplant Of Father’s Parole Violation
SAINTS & SINNERS: Toddler Denied Kidney Transplant Because Of Father’s Parole Violation Rushed To Hospital
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A two-year-old Georgia boy born without kidneys was recently rushed to the ER this weekend.
According to AJC.com, A.J. Burgess, who so desperately needs an organ transplant, was taken to the hospital on Sunday morning because he was suffering from a serious abdominal infection.
“His parents are at his bedside and asking for prayers and support,” lawyer Mawuli Davissaid. “They remain hopeful that Emory Hospital will perform the transplant and help save their son’s life.”
The family has received support from people in the state of Georgia and beyond including Congressmen John Lewis and Hank Johnson.
As we previously reported, A.J. finally found a 100 percent match in his father. But Anthony Dickerson Sr. can’t donate his organ to his son because he violated his probation last month when he was charged with possession of a firearm.
At first, he claimed that Emory Hospital officials in Atlanta weren’t too concerned about his arrest sending a letter to the Gwinnett County Jail supporting his involvement in the upcoming procedure. However, this supportive sentiment changed when Dickerson was released from jail.
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