Teacher donates liver to save former student's life in New York

Carissa Fisher, a former daycare teacher, donated part of her liver to save 5-year-old Ezra Toczek, who suffered from end-stage liver disease. The transplant took place on August 7, 2024, at NYU Langone Health after Carissa learned about Ezra's need through social media. Ezra, who was adopted by the Toczek family in 2022, faced severe health challenges since birth. His condition worsened in early 2024, prompting the need for a liver transplant. Carissa, a perfect match, volunteered to donate without notifying the family first. Following the successful transplant, Ezra quickly regained his energy and returned home in November 2024. Carissa and the Toczek family maintain close contact, celebrating Ezra's recovery and hoping to inspire others to consider organ donation.