Bishop LaMont Williams, senior pastor of Restoration Life Church in Burien, shared his profound journey with kidney disease and transplantation 25 years ago. LaMont’s two-time kidney transplant ultimately saved his life twice and allowed him to raise his newborn daughter with his wife, grow his family and pursue his passion as a pastor.  

When LaMont received the call for his first transplant, his wife Felicia Williams was nine months pregnant with their first child. She recalled the intense moment, stating, "I just told him that you won't, you can't leave me, you're not going to leave me." Despite the anxiety, she held onto her faith, believing that "things really were going to work out some kind of way."

Years later, while pastoring in Seattle, LaMont faced another challenge when his first transplanted kidney began to fail. Devastated but determined, he discovered he also had kidney cancer, necessitating a nephrectomy and a five-year cancer-free waiting period before his second transplant could proceed. Despite the immense physical and emotional toll of home dialysis, he remained steadfast in his belief in life-saving treatments. He now passionately urges others to consider organ donation, emphasizing that a single donor can save multiple lives and that supporting organ procurement organizations is crucial for the countless individuals awaiting transplants.

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