Kidney transplant recipient meets donor for first time at Stony Brook Hospital

A kidney transplant recipient got to meet the donor who changed his life Thursday afternoon at Stony Brook University Hospital for the first time.

Ed Sweeting

Jul 11, 2025, 2:09 AM

Updated 3 hr ago

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A lifechanging act of kindness took place between two Long Islanders at Stony Brook University Hospital on Thursday, highlighting the transformative power of selflessness.
Anne-Marie Hassett, a chemistry teacher from Coram, generously donated her kidney to a stranger in need, Scott Scannell, from Nesconset.
On Thursday, the two meet in person for the first time, marking a new chapter in their lives.
Until now, the only connection between them was a heartfelt letter from the donor to the recipient, delivered during his hospital stay.
News 12 had previously reported that Scannell was hoping for a Christmas miracle in the form a living kidney donor.