…not work well.”
Chin went on, adding that he and his team didn’t feel Marquis would’ve survived another heart transplant without receiving a kidney transplant.
“Combined transplantation of both the heart and kidney in children is not common — less than 50 done to date,” Chin said. “Based on limited information in the scientific literature, he now has the best chance for long term survival.”
Withrow said she would soon write a letter to the anonymous donor or donors who gave her son a second chance at life.
“If there ever comes a time and they’re willing, I’d like to meet them,” she said.
Marquis’ sister, Porsha Jackson, said she’s happy Marquis finally received the transplants.
“He’s such a strong and humble kid,” Jackson, also of Lexington, Kentucky, told GMA. “He’s been fighting his whole life and never complains, and I admire that most about him.”
Marquis will spend Christmas with his mom at the hospital before his expected release in February.
Withrow said he is looking forward to walking at his high school graduation in 2020.