DALLAS, TX / ACCESSWIRE / November 2, 2016 / Shaley and her twin sister Saryn started their sophomore year of high school as new students in San Antonio, where they met Javier Espinosa. The trio spent a lot of time together and soon Javier and Shaley were dating. After high school graduation, they went to colleges in different states. Due to the distance, Javier and Shaley broke up after freshman year. Though no longer dating, they kept in touch because their younger siblings remained friends.
In February of their senior year, Shaley called Javier to wish him a happy birthday and learned he had been sick with mono. Only days after his 22nd birthday, he was admitted to the ICU for acute liver failure. A young and healthy college student, Javier was suddenly given hours to live. He quickly rose to the top of the transplant list.
During his time in the ICU, several family members and friends came to support Javier, including Shaley and Saryn. Semi-unconscious, he only remembered visits from Shaley.
Within three days, Javier received the gift of a perfect liver from an unknown individual who made the decision to outlive themselves. He was out of the hospital two weeks later and made a speedy and full recovery. Javier returned to school after spring break to finish his last semester as an advertising and film major at Southern Methodist University, graduating with honors. Continue reading
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