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WILLARD, MONTH – Michael Finley, a junior at Willard High School and a member of the wrestling team, continues to fight after receiving a lung transplant Sunday.
"They told us that not only had Michael had an offer, he had four (for lung transplants)," said Kathy Finley, Michael's mother.
The Finley tell KY3 / KSPR that it is not very common.
"We know there are lots of people praying for Michael and we believe God hears our prayers," Kathy said.
Michael Finley Sr. says doctors will continue to monitor the swelling of Michael's new lungs. His kidneys work well and he has been removed from the extracorporeal membrane oxygenation machine (ECMO), which helps circulate the blood. But the next few days are important.
All this happened after Michael had the flu, staphylococcal infection and pneumonia in March.
Ozarks people keep up to date on Michael's situation through social media.
"Well, the first thing we did at the morning meeting was thanks, thank goodness," said Chandra Anderson, Kathy's colleague. "First of all, we always thank God because he played a major role in this process."
Anderson said that they were delighted to learn that Michael had received a lung transplant so quickly. They hope that he will recover.
Meanwhile, the Finley's are trying to shed light on organ donation. They believe that the process saved their son.
"It really means a lot," said Kathy. "For the people who make this ultimate sacrifice, you have no idea of the impact you have on someone else's life.You give them another chance."
To learn more about organ donation, visit: www.organdonor.gov/
A t-shirt campaign has also started to raise awareness and raise funds,
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