You're young and healthy, and your mother's brother is suffering kidney failure. He's 60 years old and not in terrible health, but he never went out of his way to stay healthy. He has quit drinking on strict orders from his doctor, and he needs kidney dialysis to live. If he doesn't get a donor kidney soon, he'll die. Your mom convinces you to get tested, and it turns out you're a tissue match for your uncle.
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*only after he rewrites his will and leaves me everything. Nothing beat inter-family extortion.
Yes it would be the Godly thing to do, give the gift of life.
But, what caused his kidneys to go in the first place? Is it genetic such that you could possibly be in his situation in 30 years and you've only one kidney left? If you have the same tissue match, watch to say it won't happen to you. You may do all the healthy things you want but it won't stop genetics from creeping up on you.
At 60 years old the Uncle has lived a decent amount of time, and with his other health issues, how long would a new kidney keep him around for? And what is the quality of life after that for both of you? How do you know he'd stay away from alcohol?
I'd definetly do it if it were my son, daughter or wife, possibly my mother and father. But going beyond that takes a very special person to offer the gift of life to someone not as close. I doubt i have it in me right now. Perhaps that whole soul searching thing your doing will help define who you are and if you'd do such a thing.