Sarah Hyland Writes Heartfelt Thank You To Her Brother For Organ Donation On The Second ‘Kidneyversary’ Since Transplant

Sep 26, 2019 by apost team

Actress Sarah Hyland recently took to social media to thank her little brother for giving her a kidney.

"2 years ago today my precious little brother gave me the gift of life" Sarah Hyland wrote on social media

It has been two years since Ian Hyland offered up his kidney to his now 28-year-old sister. The incredibly generous gesture has not been overlooked by Sarah. In a recent Instagram post, Sarah wished Ian a Happy Kidneyversary. Life has been shining down on the "Modern Family" star after suffering some dark days. As the hit sitcom enters its final year, Sarah is looking at new career options. In addition, she recently became engaged to Bachelor Nation favorite Wells Adams.

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Sarah suffers from a rare disease known as kidney dysplasia. In 2012, Sarah received her first transplant when her father donated a kidney to her. After four years, the donated kidney began to fail. Sarah took this news extremely hard. Not only was the organ failure difficult for her physically, but she also had to deal with the burden of feeling as if she had failed her father and family. When the kidney began to fail, Sarah was forced to go on dialysis.

All of this was happening when "Modern Family" was airing. Sarah credits her co-workers for always being there to support her and help her through this difficult time. The popular actress admitted that she had suicidal thoughts during these days and rumors of an eating disorder swirled as Sarah lost weight and her face began to swell because of the medication that she had to take.

Thankfully, life began to turn around when her little brother found out that he was a match for Sarah and agreed to donate a kidney to her. Shortly before the second transplant date, Sarah and Wells went out on their first date. Because of the unique health challenges presented to transplant patients, Sarah and Wells were not able to have much of a physical relationship in the beginning. Sarah says that this brought them together emotionally and intellectually because they had to lean on that component of the relationship.

They certainly have come a long way since then and Sarah seems to be going from strength to strength. 

Sarah now happily shares her story of health and love. You will see how radiant she is when you check out these adorable photos of her and Ian as well as with the love of her life. Be sure to spread the love to everyone else that you know so that we can all wish her well as she plans her wedding and new life.