UPDATE: Eli Fortner of The McKameys Undergoes Kidney Transplant
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Updated: 10:49 AM Jul 28, 2008
UPDATE: Eli Fortner of The McKameys Undergoes Kidney Transplant
Eli's father Roger is giving his son a life saving gift, a kidney. Tonight both father and son are in stable condition, and recovering together in the pediatric intensive care unit.
Posted: 6:28 PM Oct 2, 2007
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KNOXVILLE (WVLT) The youngest member of the southern gospel group "The McKameys" underwent a kidney transplant today.

Eli Fortner, 13, has been living with kidney problems since he was a baby.

But today, Eli's father Roger is giving his son a life saving gift, a kidney.

Tonight both father and son are in stable condition, and recovering together in the pediatric intensive care unit.

Stay connected with Volunteer TV News and volunteertv.com for continued coverage of this developing news story.

When we get updates on Eli or Roger's condition, you'll see them here.

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