Monica Fox recovers after receiving a kidney transplant in October. Her daughter Olivia, left, donated a kidney for the surgery at UIHealth. (Provided photo)
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Daughter donates a kidney to save her mother’s life

Monica Fox’s bout with COVID-19 pneumonia nearly cost her her life. Her daughter Olivia was her lifeline.

Their story is a testament to family love and the benefits of organ donation.

Monica was on kidney dialysis for three years until she was lucky to receive a kidney in 2017 that had been recovered from an accident victim. Life was going along on an even keel until January 2022 when the Flossmoor resident spent three weeks…

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