A Teacher’s Second Chance Through Donation | Lubbock News

A Texas Tech professor, Jeff Hanson, returned to the classroom just months after a life-saving kidney transplant — made possible by his former student’s husband, Matt, who stepped in when Jennifer couldn’t donate. With over 200 volunteers initially stepping forward and Matt ultimately becoming the perfect match, the surgery was a success. Now fully recovered, Hanson teaches again while Matt champions organ donation — a cause he never knew mattered until his wife’s near-miss. Their story is a powerful reminder: one donor decision can change everything — and thousands of Texans still need lifesaving transplants. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/40f6520b471d7999