National News Friend donates kidney, saves a life By Mark Blackburn Jun 20, 2011 There’s an old saying that goes,’‘a friend in need is a friend indeed.’ APTN National News There’s an old saying that goes, ‘a friend in need is a friend indeed.’ Allissa Derrick now knows that all too well. She was diagnosed with kidney disease. APTN National News reporter Wayne Roberts tells us what happened next. Report an Error Tell us your Story Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Your Name *Your Email Address *Details *NameSubmit Report Tags: British Columbia, Friendship, Kidney transplant, Saving a life Continue Reading Aboriginal Day celebrations kick-off in Ottawa Ontario tobacco companies prepare for $1.5 billion lawsuit Author(s) Mark Blackburn [email protected] More Stories Federal addictions minister says B.C public decriminalizat... 15 hours ago By Tina House ‘We haven’t given up’: With no new leads... 15 hours ago By Sara Connors Hundreds of ’60s scoop survivors connect in Winnipeg 15 hours ago By Cierra Bettens Friends, family of Marcedes Myran gather at courthouse ahe... 15 hours ago By Tiar Wheatle Trial for alleged serial killer faces another jury challen... 16 hours ago By Kathleen Martens First annual poverty report card, reveals the harsh realit... 16 hours ago By Kerry Slack