Years ago, she received a liver from an organ donor, now she's engaged to the donor's brother
23 years ago, Noah Waters' older brother Michael died in an accident, but that tragedy is also what saved the life of Brooklyn Dotson. When she was 18 months old, she received a liver transplant, and the two families stayed connected.
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23 years ago, Noah Waters' older brother Michael died in an accident, but that tragedy is also what saved the life of Brooklyn Dotson. When she was 18 months old, she received a liver transplant, and the two families stayed connected. Now, Noah and Brooklyn are engaged. Tony Dokoupil has the story.
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- 23 years ago, Noah Waters' older brother Michael died in an accident, but that tragedy is also what saved the life of Brooklyn Dotson. When she was 18 months old, she received a liver transplant, and the two families stayed connected.
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