Stoney Kruk of Langdon donated a kidney to a stranger through a national registry program, a selfless act that helped his wife receive the transplant she needed. Submitted photo
Dawn Kruk is shown during her transplant journey, which was made possible in part by her husband, Stoney, who donated a kidney to a stranger through a national registry program to help her receive a match. Submitted photo
For Dawn Kruk, a recent kidney transplant has brought something many take for granted—relief, gratitude and a renewed outlook on life.
Kruk, who was first diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease at age 18, said the condition has been part of her life for decades. With a family history that includes both her father and grandmother, she knew early on the diagnosis was a possibility.
While she conside…