Cindy Alverez posted an update in the group
Other 8 years, 10 months agoWow! Zion Harvey is a truly inspiring kid. After losing his hands and feet to a severe infection at age 2, he became the first child ever to receive a double hand transplant at just 8 years old. He had already undergone a kidney transplant, making him a rare candidate for this groundbreaking surgery. Today, Zion continues to amaze with his resilience and determination. You inspire us, Zion!
First double hand transplant involving a child declared a success | Health | The Guardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/society/2017/jul/18/first-double-hand-transplant-zion-harvey-child-declared-success#:~:text=After%20almost%2011%20hours%20of,a%20revolution%20in%20transplant%20medicine.Zion Harvey had procedure in US in 2015 and can now use scissors and play baseball, but report highlights his difficult recovery





