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Woman who received rare hand transplant meets donor's mother for the first time

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May 8, 2026

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A woman who received a rare hand transplant has met her donor's mother for the first time.

Kim Smith had all four limbs amputated after contracting sepsis in 2018. The operation required special consent from the donor's family.

You can watch the full documentary from November 2025 here

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