ULTIMATE GIFT: SMCISD board trustee donates kidney to mother

The saying goes, “there’s no greater love than the love a mother has for her child.” But every so often circumstances reverse themselves.

Such is the case with Miguel Arredondo, San Marcos CISD school board trustee, who gave the ultimate gift to his mother, Ramona Mendez Rodriguez — the gift of life by donating a kidney.

“When I first learned about my mom’s health issues, I think on some level, I always knew I was ready and willing to explore the kidney donation process,” Arredondo said.  “But I think it’s safe to say, yes, it was a no-brainer that I’m willing to do almost anything to help or take care of my parents and in this situation, my mother.”