JJ Hayes Gives Kidney, Pays It Forward | Wichita News

Wichita News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 21, 2026 · 1m

Wichita radio host JJ Hayes is back on air just days after donating a kidney — and his gift is already saving a life. His surgery went smoothly in St. Louis, and his kidney is now working for a new recipient, part of a rare three-way transplant swap. Motivated by the love and time his late wife gained from a donor years ago, JJ now lives the same generosity he once witnessed. As a caregiver who waited for an organ for his wife, he now gives one to another family — proving how one act of kindness can ripple outward, offering hope and extra years to those in need. Listen in comfort:Get a…