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Tom Walter, Coach Who Donated Kidney To Kevin Jordan, Gets Hero's Welcome Back On The Field

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First Posted: 02/23/11 12:58 PM ET Updated: 05/25/11 07:35 PM ET

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Two weeks ago, Wake Forest baseball coach Tom Walter went under the knife to save the life of a young player suffering from an autoimmune disorder.

Walter donated his kidney to help outfielder Kevin Jordan recover.

The story of Walter's donation made national news, inspiring a flurry of phone calls to the National Kidney Foundation, WFMY News reports, as others were wondering how they too could make a difference.

While Jordan has a much longer recovery process ahead, Walter has returned to coaching. The coach was cheered by fans, who celebrated him as a local hero for his live-saving gift.

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Two weeks ago, Wake Forest baseball coach Tom Walter went under the knife to save the life of a young player suffering from an autoimmune disorder. Walter donated his kidney to help outfielder Kevin ...
Two weeks ago, Wake Forest baseball coach Tom Walter went under the knife to save the life of a young player suffering from an autoimmune disorder. Walter donated his kidney to help outfielder Kevin ...
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OC4Obama4Pres
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02:40 PM on 02/24/2011
I am moved to tears by this. Wow.
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SteveDenver
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12:11 PM on 02/24/2011
"It's cool to have your school in the spotlight for a good reason."
I haven't heard of greater dedication from a coach, this is fantastic.
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geelyn2
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11:55 AM on 02/24/2011
Now this is a really great story!
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MissMel10
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08:32 AM on 02/24/2011
It's great to see another human acting so selflessly. Thank you Coach.
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texas Big Dog
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08:00 AM on 02/24/2011
This is a great story. With all the bad news it's good to read a positive article to start the day.
Thanks
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jusathot
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731 Fans
01:08 AM on 02/24/2011
A White coach giving his kidney to a Black kid. Wow.Wow. I could fill this page with wows.
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MissMel10
Ignoring trolls one "have a good day" at a time!
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08:31 AM on 02/24/2011
Why is that so "wow" worthy in your opinion? (not being a smart behind either. I'd really like to hear why.)
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jusathot
a mother from another mother
731 Fans
10:31 AM on 02/24/2011
This man opened his heart and literally opened up his body to this young man moves me profoundly. That he did it in this climate of hostility towards young brothers makes me want to say wow.
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OC4Obama4Pres
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02:41 PM on 02/24/2011
I am just blown away by this...just blown away.
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jusathot
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03:45 PM on 02/24/2011
Me too.
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MrUniteUs
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06:42 PM on 02/23/2011
Coach Water is a truly a great American

Thanks for sharing this with us H.P.

Tom Walter & Kevin Jordan live long and prosper
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02:59 PM on 02/23/2011
Generousity
Tom Walter's spirit inspires
Boys turning to men

Basho
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tanya11111
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06:43 AM on 02/24/2011
you know, I really enjoy your posts...
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03:40 PM on 02/24/2011
Second Tanya11111. I just now realized that you were writing in haiku, poignantly for that matter. F&F
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