| Source | ABC Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Feb. 11, 2026, midnight |
| Last Updated | Feb. 11, 2026, midnight |
| Original URL | https://abc7chicago.com/post/ret-chicago-fire-department-firefighter-patrick-mcdermott-gets-successful-kidney-transplant-university-medicine/18582981/ |
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CHICAGO (WLS) -- Last year, ABC7 [ introduced you to Patrick McDermott ][5] , a
retired firefighter who was in desperate need of a kidney.
On Tuesday night, we are happy to report that he now has one. Patrick underwent
kidney transplant surgery a few weeks ago, and he is doing well.
He is crediti...