Wishes Do Come True
October 16, 2009 |
Inspiration
Last Christmas, Quinn Roberts asked Santa about a kidney. Last month, she finally received one.
On September 29 – her eighth birthday – Quinn received a life-saving kidney transplant. Now her miraculous story will be shared with the world on NBC’s Today Show. The story was supposed to air the morning of Thursday, Oct. 15 but has been postponed. The new date will be announced as soon as it's available.
Last week, NBC producers interviewed parents Julia and Julian Roberts and Quinn’s donor at their Atlanta home. Both their children have ARPKD. Quinn’s older brother, Gage received a kidney transplant in 2007.
Atlanta's WXIA-TV reporter Julie Wolfe has been following Quinn's story since last Christmas, when Quinn wrote a letter to Santa asking about a kidney. Her most recent story, including emotional footage from the surgery, a pre-birthday bash for Quinn the night before and interviews with her parents, can be accessed here.
The Roberts family has been extremely involved with the PKD Foundation since Gage and Quinn were diagnosed with ARPKD. Julia is Co-Coordinator of the ARPKD Chapter, offering support and education to other families affected by the disease, and also serves on the PKD Foundation Board of Trustees. The entire family plans and participates in the Atlanta Walk for PKD and countless other events throughout the year. Learn more about Quinn, Gage and their family through Julia’s blog, Facebook and Twitter.
Click here to donate to the Roberts family's Atlanta Walk for PKD team.