Matthew's Miracles
life on the line

While pregnant with twins, Angelina was told that her baby Matthew was unlikely to survive the pregnancy. Born with a health condition that damages the bladder and kidneys, Matthew underwent risky in-utero procedures that threatened his twin sister's life. Fortunately, they both survived but Matthew desperately needs a kidney transplant in order to stay alive. Will 3-year-old Matthew find the kidney he needs?

Duration: 26 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 404

About Life on the Line:

The desire to overcome is at the core of everyone - especially those fighting disease, facing a natural disaster, or coping with a disability or battling mental illness.

Narrated by Lisa Ling, LIFE ON THE LINE is an inspiring look into the resilience of humankind.




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