December 16th 2024.
Moira Kelly has dedicated her life to helping children in need for over 30 years. From comforting drug-addicted newborns in New York to rescuing war-torn babies from across the world, Moira has been a true miracle worker. Recently, she made a decision that she considers one of the best things she has ever done - donating her own kidney to save the life of a child she had previously saved 15 years ago.
Moira is most well-known for four children, who are now adults. But she has also saved and improved the lives of hundreds more children. Her most famous cases include Ahmed and Emmanuelle Kelly, whom she adopted, and the conjoined twins from Bangladesh, Krishna and Trishna. These two boys, who had been abandoned in an orphanage in Iraq, had suffered severe limb injuries and were in desperate need of medical attention. Moira rescued them and brought them to Australia, where they received the care they needed.
Today, Emmanuelle is a successful singer who has even performed with Coldplay on tour, while Ahmed is a Paralympian and world record holder. Despite their disabilities, both of them handle their lives with grace and determination. The conjoined twins, Krishna and Trishna, hold a special place in the hearts of Australians. The public raised hundreds of thousands of dollars to support their care and in 2009, they were successfully separated in a 30-hour operation at Melbourne's Royal Children's Hospital, led by neurosurgeon Wirginia Maixner.
The twins' birth mother, Lovely, was unable to donate her kidney, so Moira stepped up without hesitation. She believes that any parent, male or female, would do the same in her shoes. Moira considers herself lucky to have been able to donate her kidney and is proud to see Krishna thriving with her new kidney. Moira's own mother lived with one kidney, so she understands the importance of kidney health. However, this decision was not only a physical challenge for Moira, but also an emotional and psychological one. That's why she kept it private until now.
Moira wants to use her experience to spread awareness about the importance of live donation and donation after death. She firmly believes that families should discuss these options and not wait until it's too late. For Moira, seeing Krishna healthy and happy with her new kidney was worth every moment of discomfort and pain. She is grateful to have been able to save Krishna's life and also to know that her donation could potentially save someone else's life in the future.
Throughout her career, Moira has seen some of the worst situations in the world, from poverty in Calcutta to war zones in Bosnia. But she remains positive and optimistic, choosing to act rather than dwell on the negative. She is known for her determination and her ability to fight against bureaucracy to help children in need. Moira was even able to convince the Pope to pray for the conjoined twins when they underwent their separation surgery.
Despite her tough exterior, Moira has a sense of humor and often jokes with Krishna about her kidney. She believes that being able to make light of the situation is a sign of strength and resilience. Moira has been a close friend of Neil Mitchell for over 20 years, and he has helped her with many of her projects through his radio show. He first met the conjoined twins when they arrived in Australia and has seen firsthand the impact that Moira has had on their lives.
In the end, Moira's message is clear - we all have the power to make a difference in someone's life. We shouldn't wait for tragedy to strike before considering live donation or donation after death. As Moira says, "you've got a spare, use your spare." She hopes that by sharing her story, she can inspire others to consider making a life-saving donation. Moira's selfless act has not only saved Krishna's life, but it has also shown that one person can truly make a difference in the world.
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