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During the holidays, folks often give an extra-generous tip to hardworking waitstaff, but one coffee house worker gave her customer a fantastic present instead!
Annamarie Ausnes was a regular at a Tacoma, Wash. Starbucks. Barista Sandra Andersen recognized Annamarie as the spunky regular who always ordered a small cup of coffee. One morning, Sandra noticed that Annamarie wasn't her usual, chipper self. Annamarie explained that both of her kidneys were failing and that she needed a transplant. Since no one in her family was a match, Annamarie was losing hope.
The barista decided to serve her favorite customer more than just an extra shot of espresso. Sandra offered Annamarie one of her kidneys. "[Sandra] said, 'I'm testing. I'm going to test for you,'" explained a shocked Annamarie.
After getting the results, Sandra broke the good news to Annamarie. "We both just stood there and bawled," Sandra shared. A few months later, after a successful transplant, both women are doing well. "I talk to Sandie every day," Annamarie said. "Sometimes I sit here and bawl because of what she's gone through for me."
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During the holidays, folks often give an extra-generous tip to hardworking waitstaff, but one coffee house worker gave her customer a fantastic present instead!Annamarie Ausnes was a regular at a Tacoma, Wash. Starbucks. Barista Sandra Andersen recognized Annamarie as the spunky regular who always ordered a small cup of coffee. One morning, Sandra noticed that Annamarie wasn't her usual, chipper self. Annamarie explained that both of her kidneys were failing and that she needed a transplant. Since no one in her family was a match, Annamarie was losing hope.
The barista decided to serve her favorite customer more than just an extra shot of espresso. Sandra offered Annamarie one of her kidneys. "[Sandra] said, 'I'm testing. I'm going to test for you,'" explained a shocked Annamarie.
After getting the results, Sandra broke the good news to Annamarie. "We both just stood there and bawled," Sandra shared. A few months later, after a successful transplant, both women are doing well. "I talk to Sandie every day," Annamarie said. "Sometimes I sit here and bawl because of what she's gone through for me."
