Utah Principal Donates Kidney to Fellow Educator
Juab High School principal Todd Quarnberg kept his promise to donate a kidney to Evelyn, a fellow educator at a different school. Quarnberg, known as 'Mr. Q', volunteered on a whim after learning Evelyn was a dialysis patient and her…
Salt Lake City, UT, August 14, 2026 —
Todd Quarnberg, the principal of Juab High School, has fulfilled a promise to donate a kidney to Evelyn, an educator at a different school. Quarnberg, affectionately known by students as ‘Mr. Q’, made the decision to volunteer after learning that Evelyn was undergoing dialysis and that her sister was not a suitable match for donation.
The act of kindness came about spontaneously when Quarnberg heard about Evelyn’s situation. He has since highlighted the significance of honoring one’s commitments, even when faced with challenging circumstances. Quarnberg stated that this profound decision has provided him with a fresh outlook, which he intends to share with his students as a lesson in confronting adversity.
The specifics regarding the timing of the donation or Evelyn’s current medical status were not provided. However, Quarnberg’s commitment underscores a significant personal sacrifice made to support a fellow member of the education community.
Story summarized from the original created by Robyn Oguinye on www.fox13now.com, see more information here.
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