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\"It was an opportunity for me to help out another mom and act out my faith,\" said LeRoy of Clovis, California. \"Connecting with Mandy who has kids of a similar age, this could've easily been my kids.\"

She went on, \"I had a lot of empathy for Mandy and Kevin and wanted Kaleb to do well. If I have something which can save the life of their son, why not give them that?\"

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PHOTO: In this undated photo, Susie LeRoy is shown with Kaleb Perry.
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Kevin Perry told \"GMA\" he is grateful for LeRoy's gift, as Kaleb's health was declining rapidly prior to the transplant.

\"We definitely believe that God had a hand in all of this,\" he said.

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