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Doctors told him his kidneys were functioning at just 10%, leaving him in need of a transplant.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>\u201cIt&#8217;s just been this weight on my chest, like this cloud that&#8217;s weighed over me,\u201d Vela said.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>That cloud followed him through every aspect of his life. The husband, father and Bexar County Jail sergeant found himself trading his badge and uniform for dialysis cords as he navigated a battle unlike any he had faced on the job.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>\u201cThe port that I have, I can\u2019t go swimming, and it\u2019s summertime and we go to the lake a lot, Schlitterbahn, Fiesta Texas,\u201d Vela said. \u201cBecause it\u2019s exposed, I can\u2019t let it get wet and get infected.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>After learning his kidneys were failing, Vela began searching for a donor. But the person who would ultimately change his life was much closer than he expected.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>\u201cThe day that he was diagnosed with stage 5 kidney failure, we were on the phone and we were talking about it and I just said, \u2018Hey, where do I sign up,\u2019\u201d said deputy Jos\u00e9 Calder\u00f3n.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Calder\u00f3n, who works in the Bexar County Traffic Unit, has been friends with Vela for 15 years. Their friendship and brotherhood led Calder\u00f3n to make a decision few people ever face \u2014 becoming a living kidney donor.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/scottsdalemovinghub.com\/?p=1452\">Woman injured during shooting incident in Guadalupe<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>\u201cI didn\u2019t hesitate because I know he would do the same for me,\u201d Calder\u00f3n said.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Recently, Vela received more encouraging news from his nurse coordinator.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>\u201cShe said we have a tentative date for July 1,\u201d Vela said. \u201cWe\u2019ve had countless visits and tests done.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>The upcoming transplant represents more than a medical procedure. For both men, it is a testament to friendship, loyalty and sacrifice.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Support for Vela&#8217;s journey\u00a0has also come from the community he has served for years. Donations through a fundraiser are helping ease the financial burden as he prepares for surgery and recovery.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m excited to be able to have my friend here back at 100%,\u201d Calder\u00f3n said. \u201cWe\u2019re both girl dads. And we\u2019ll grow old together and raise our daughters together and life will continue to be great.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>As one man prepares to receive a new kidney, another prepares to give one \u2014 proving that heroes don&#8217;t always wear uniforms. Sometimes, they stand beside us as friends.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Joseph&#8217;s journey isn&#8217;t over yet. As he focuses on recovery and a healthier future, those wishing to support him can click\u00a0here.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/scottsdalemovinghub.com\/?p=1450\">A crash in Phoenix on Interstate 17 claims life of motorcyclist<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TEXAS, USA \u2014 A Texas jail sergeant facing stage 5 kidney failure is now preparing for a life-changing kidney transplant thanks to an extraordinary gift from a longtime friend and coworker. Read more Matt Brown, star of \u2018Alaskan Bush People,\u2019 has died In February, Joseph Vela received devastating news. 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