Cancer Survivor Meets Life-Saving Donor at Emotional Surprise Party

The story of Neale Boyle and his life-saving donor, Trey Freeman, has inspired many from West Chester, PA, and all the way to Mississippi College. Back in 2014, the West Chester community was devastated to hear the news that their coach, friend, and colleague was diagnosed with AML. His family and friends came together to support him in his journey. After a few years of battling AML, it was concluded that Boyle would need a transplant. Boyle was in search of a very specific donor for his blood type and knew it was going to be difficult to find a match. Carol Barnes, a teacher all the way from Mississippi College, offered extra credit points to any student who would test for a match, and Trey Freeman, Barnes’ student, willingly decided to test for himself. As soon as Freeman heard he was a match, he willingly sacrificed months of painful surgeries and recovery to save the life of someone 1,100 miles away. His heroic actions saved Boyle’s life, yet a mis-communication prevented them from ever meeting. Almost three years later, Neale had the chance to meet his donor. Neale’s friends and family put together a surprise party, with the biggest surprise of all, Trey. Neale was told he was entering a March Madness Party, but soon after he entered the room realized this party was for him. Trey made his way to the front and the two were able to meet face to face for the first time. It was an emotional day for all, and to top it off, a video from Carol Barnes was played for them both to see. She explained how happy she is that her small suggestion to the class turned into an inspiring story and a bond between the two that will never be broken.
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[@bunkyman8097]

People taking care of each other to me is what being human is all about.

[@peterah7957]

Tell that to the blood thirsty capitalist society that is the USA... True socialism is what you just described

[@bunkyman8097]

@peterah7957, I described exactly what I saw...

[@FarajiCouncil]

That's the thing I've yet to comprehend everyone in today's world acts like loving your neighbors as yourself is this complex thing

[@suewahl-storbeck6826]

@@FarajiCouncil Honestly, I think there's FAR MORE loving your neighbors than anything negative--it's just that you never hear about that. Only the bad news sells. We are all brothers/sisters, and the vast majority of us act that way. Maybe some day, the only news we'll hear or read will be of the positive things in our lives. Peace!

[@georgemiller6765]

This is humanity, despite what else is going on in the world. This is really who we are and we’re meant to be.

[@shannonly23]

The fact that we even have the ability to take healthy parts of one person and use them to heal sick parts of another serves as a reminder of how incredible human beings can be.

[@bradlangley7815]

Aren't we all supposed to be like this? Saving lives together?

[@oliver-04]

have you saved a life?

[@kindz]

Yes... We are in it together

[@lawtraf8008]

Stop the BS, not many people would donate to a random person they don't know. Personally I wouldn't sorry. The only people I would ever donate anything are my siblings, parents, wife and kids if I have some one day. That's it. I would also donate to my sibling's kids but other than that, I'm sorry...

[@Dah42]

You asked "Aren't we all supposed to be like this?" and my response is: we live in a society where aborting a child is seen as a "choice"... so many, many members of our society don't agree with those words.

[@oliver-04]

@@Dah42 by aborting feetuses we are saving the lives of the pregnant women

[@andydotyhere303]

When he heard “Mississippi” he knew immediately

[@richardbradshaw5534]

A priceless gift. They are forever brothers now. For one part of that young man lives on and brings life to another. No greater gift outside of eternal life in Christ can be given.

[@ItzJustMia]

This had me in literal tears, it warms my heart that a student would go above and beyond to help a teacher in need! This is exactly what our world should be like! People standing together and being there for each other! Moments like these last a lifetime! My kudos to the lifesaver!

[@blenderfox]

My first watched YT video of 2023. Thank you for making it one which restores my faith in humanity, even just a little.

[@bensonwu1238]

Trey Freeman is doing the right thing.

[@Donna-cc1kt]

Life is so precious and so is the next one. ❤️

[@blessedsoul949]

So beautiful...good people still exist...that's a relief😊🙏

[@SS-gf6rl]

Amen, love they neighbor

[@toonarmy8524]

proper quality. Well done that man.

[@jleard]

Beautiful !! God bless you all

[@garyloudenslager587]

Thanks to al of you for helping this man.. May God watch over him,the young man who volunteered,and the college as well, outstanding,

[@jeffrey5703]

Beautiful. Thanks for posting.

[@melissaslater3764]

This was so touching. What a school and what a beautiful teacher. God bless the student who gave his life saving gift and the man who received it.

[@MaryAnn598]

God is so good that was so awesome 🎉🎉

[@PGTransformed]

What a very touching moment! This definitely made me cry, big time!!

[@ryksorensen496]

To the college...THANK YOU!

[@realDanielAugustine]

What a beautiful moment. Life is so precious.

[@Naturegirl1976]

What an amazing gift to he able to save a person's life. I'm an organ donor on my driver's license and my family and friends know my wishes

[@mrspokitstheriot477]

As the mother of two young(5yrs old and 2yrs old) children going through the transplant process, from the bottom of my heart thank you for being an organ donor!

[@mrspokitstheriot477]

Here's to hoping my kids don't have to wait too long.

[@pascalemauretescala8652]

Dios te bendiga y proteja siempre!!❤❤

[@armandob.castenelli3525]

More videos like this please. Very comforting and inspiring.

[@tedbryer2512]

YES!!! This is what it is all about!!

[@ronjones477]

Beautiful video

[@vinnitca1990]

Such nice people! God bless them all !!!

[@glendsouza986]

proud of you ...

[@BillyAlabama]

Community at its best. The best.

[@MikeStarKaraokeUK]

I would say it's important also to Donate blood if you can. I can't now as I'm on Rivaroxaban for life as I got pulmonary embolism. But helping people is important.

[@georgina-a]

As an ED/ER doctor, I'd like to wholeheartedly "second" this comment. I couldn't treat some of my sickest patients without the incredible donors out there who give their blood to save others. Donors also help almost every medical specialty - from oncology (cancer care) to renal (kidneys), from gynae (women's health) to GI (bowels), & many, many more. Donors are an incredibly important part of medical care and most hospitals treat hundreds, if not thousands, of patients every year who would die if they were unable to receive a blood transfusion. So a huge "thank you" to all who donate (or have done so in the past). If you're able to donate, please consider it. It really does save lives.

[@newtonphillips8888]

This is so wonderful. Rhonda

[@kaycampbell8532]

Beautiful!

[@margaretbirch3367]

Beautiful

[@patriciacatino3891]

Such a beautiful story. Praise the Lord God will bless you and answered prayers. He has plans for both of your lives

[@rjkey5410]

Prayers and God Bless

[@yo-me4tq]

My Lord may you bless them bless their family may they both live a fruitful life this I pray in the name of Jesus..

[@lindapurrier2422]

Absolutely amazing

[@user-on3fq9eu9u]

My dad also got a bone marrow transplant but it had not been successful and he left us 😢😢 I wished that he could survive and we should arrange a party for my uncle who donated the bone marrow but we just recieved his dead body . I am so unlucky that because of some family issue i could not go to Germany to meet my father . And he died 😢😢 I miss you dady

[@carolemonahan6068]

Awesome🙏🏻

[@ionasweet4338]

God bless you both 💓

[@hunterinthebush]

God is good!

[@safi8258]

"Humans can save everyone if they wish to do " - Master Oogway

[@HippieJoe]

1:19 Why was there miscommunication and false information being processed? You kept two beautiful people from meeting each other. The company should be ashamed.

[@geezer4444]

when love conquers all why do we put money as number 1, this is a beautiful storey

[@Dah42]

I have heard that companies or hospitals who do these transplants don't want the donor and the receptor to ever meet.. Is this true? if so, why? my guess is that most receptors would like to thank the donor face to face.

[@aronlelenora9572]

❤❤❤❤

[@garyloudenslager587]

Wonderful 👍😁😁😁

[@seron7xd798]

real chads

[@TL....]

1:19 wow , thats sad

[@jayfry895]

Amen in Jesus Mighty Name

[@zackmery7089]

Good 👍

[@bodhi8260]

How do we sign up for something like this?

[@anne-laurepfund3503]

En Suisse on ne peut savoir à qui va le don

[@hoppy2829]

what kind of transplant?

[@ginat.8064]

probably bone marrow

[@bigballs9659]

God Bless you all! Jesus Christ is King! Holy Spirit Giver Of Life! Hail Mary Most Pure, Conceived Without sin!

[@reMARKably_me]

"Freeman". he was accurately named at birth.

[@ferrisulf]

Am I the only one bothered that extra credit was offered? I highly doubt that's why he did it, but that just felt icky to me. The desire to give should be the incentive in something so painful and personal as giving of your own body. Such a wonderful gift Trey has given Neale. May they both be blessed with many long, joyful years to come.

[@annbreen1910]

Can you not take the gesture for what is worth. These were young kids in school. I'm sure the student didn't want the extra school credit. There's always one (1) to bad mouth people who did good.

[@xxx-ie9ic]

@@annbreen1910 It is weird though. "I'll give you extra credit if you get yourself tested to see if you're the right match for this person so that you'll go through tons of painful surgeries to save them". It doesn't bother me as much as the way she speaks, trying to use the man's generosity and kind spirit to advertise her college and make herself seem like she deserves any credit for the man's incredible character.

[@mrspokitstheriot477]

I'm pretty sure this was bone marrow transplant (which is an incredibly painful process) but this would absolutely not be allowed with organ donation. Any added incentive is a disqualifier for live donors.

[@alannahc8562]

Hey wyd I am curious

[@indiavincent5840]

Alannah C I cant go to sleep wyd

[@Deested]

The power of Christ! The world cannot understand it.

[@texan4life129]

You can't come between God and his divine plan. Nothing can stop the power of Christ.

[@annelessick3163]

And the fact that Trey was able to extend your life…..not save. Sorry, English professor here.

[@austinroccaro2219]

Poor kid. Must of been close to failing so he took the extra credit😂

[@layalaya9367]

What a stupid comment ~

[@rosesnviolets1638]

Trey just so happens to be a high school friend of mine. Knowing him, he didn’t need the extra credit because he’s a very intelligent man. He’s one who would voluntarily do something like this because he’s a good compassionate man. I’m very proud of what he did so someone could have the chance to live.

[@kenneththompson8933]

Stupid ignorant comment.

[@kenneththompson8933]

Humourless stupid comment.

[@Seek_Him]

Thank You Rose's N Violets

[@craigm.5674]

Wow…can’t believe an American would do this

[@rosesnviolets1638]

What is that suppose to mean?

[@kenneththompson8933]

Idiotic comment.