Sharing more than they thought

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - August 24, 2009

They live next door to each other in Kansas City, Mo.

Now, Jackson has one of Walz's kidneys.

Over the years, the two learned they had much in common, from their faith to their love of books.

They recently learned they had something else in common.

One official with the Midwest Transplant Network says it's "rather amazing" that neighbors would also be matches for a kidney donation.

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