8-Time Mr. Olympia Lee Haney Undergoes Successful Kidney Transplant<\/strong><\/h2>\nEight-time Mr. Olympia<\/strong> Lee Haney<\/strong><\/a> has shared some incredible news, revealing that he successfully underwent a kidney transplant after a months-long search for a living donor.<\/strong><\/p>\nThe bodybuilding legend announced the news in an emotional statement, explaining that his son Joshua launched a social media campaign approximately seven months ago in hopes of finding a compatible donor. After receiving support from around the world, Haney learned following a recent trip to Italy that a \u201cperfect match\u201d had been found.<\/p>\n
Haney underwent a 12-hour surgery at Emory and woke up with a new kidney. The story became even more remarkable when he learned that his donor would be Richard Miller, a fellow bodybuilder whose relationship with Haney dates all the way back to 1985.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/div>\nLee Haney Receives Kidney From Fellow Bodybuilder Richard Miller<\/strong><\/h2>\nAccording to Haney, he first crossed paths with Miller in 1985 before the two met again decades later as bodybuilding competitors in 2014.<\/p>\n
Now, more than 40 years after their initial meeting, Miller has given Haney a life-changing gift.<\/p>\n
\u201cMy donor was Richard Miller, a young man whose path first crossed mine in 1985 and again as a bodybuilding competitor in 2014,\u201d Haney wrote.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cWho could have imagined that all these years later, Richard would become the man who helped save my life?\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Haney said Miller told him that his faith played a major role in the decision to become his donor. The former Mr. Olympia<\/a> expressed immense gratitude, referring to Miller as his \u201cfriend,\u201d \u201cIron Brother,\u201d and \u201chero.\u201d<\/p>\n\u201cMy mother has a new son, and my grandchildren have a new uncle,\u201d Haney wrote. \u201cRichard, you are forever part of our family.\u201d<\/p>\n
Haney also thanked Dr. Cristea and the entire team at Emory for the care and support provided to him and his family throughout the process.<\/p>\n
A Bodybuilding Legend Gets a New Lease on Life<\/strong><\/h2>\nHaney, 66, remains one of the most accomplished competitors in bodybuilding history. He captured eight consecutive Mr. Olympia championships from 1984 through 1991, establishing a record that was later matched by Ronnie Coleman<\/a>.<\/p>\nHis combination of size, symmetry<\/a>, and conditioning<\/a> helped usher in a new era of the Men\u2019s Open division, while his famous \u201cstimulate, don\u2019t annihilate\u201d philosophy continues to influence bodybuilders decades after his retirement.<\/p>\nHaney\u2019s announcement did not detail the medical circumstances that led to his need for a transplant, but the successful procedure is welcome news for the bodybuilding community.<\/p>\n
The eight-time champion closed his message by thanking everyone who prayed for him, shared Joshua\u2019s campaign, or offered support during the search for a donor.<\/p>\n
\u201cI have always believed in treating people with kindness, patience, and love,\u201d Haney wrote.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cLove always returns in ways we least expect.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
For Haney and Miller, a friendship that began during bodybuilding\u2019s golden years has now formed an entirely new bond. More than four decades after their paths first crossed, one member of the bodybuilding community stepped forward to help save the life of another.<\/p>\n
Image embed via Instagram<\/em> @lee_haney_official<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
The bodybuilding legend announced the news in an emotional statement, explaining that his son Joshua launched a social media campaign approximately seven months ago in hopes of finding a compatible donor. After receiving support from around the world, Haney learned following a recent trip to Italy that a \u201cperfect match\u201d had been found.<\/p>\n
Haney underwent a 12-hour surgery at Emory and woke up with a new kidney. The story became even more remarkable when he learned that his donor would be Richard Miller, a fellow bodybuilder whose relationship with Haney dates all the way back to 1985.<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/div>\nLee Haney Receives Kidney From Fellow Bodybuilder Richard Miller<\/strong><\/h2>\nAccording to Haney, he first crossed paths with Miller in 1985 before the two met again decades later as bodybuilding competitors in 2014.<\/p>\n
Now, more than 40 years after their initial meeting, Miller has given Haney a life-changing gift.<\/p>\n
\u201cMy donor was Richard Miller, a young man whose path first crossed mine in 1985 and again as a bodybuilding competitor in 2014,\u201d Haney wrote.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cWho could have imagined that all these years later, Richard would become the man who helped save my life?\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Haney said Miller told him that his faith played a major role in the decision to become his donor. The former Mr. Olympia<\/a> expressed immense gratitude, referring to Miller as his \u201cfriend,\u201d \u201cIron Brother,\u201d and \u201chero.\u201d<\/p>\n\u201cMy mother has a new son, and my grandchildren have a new uncle,\u201d Haney wrote. \u201cRichard, you are forever part of our family.\u201d<\/p>\n
Haney also thanked Dr. Cristea and the entire team at Emory for the care and support provided to him and his family throughout the process.<\/p>\n
A Bodybuilding Legend Gets a New Lease on Life<\/strong><\/h2>\nHaney, 66, remains one of the most accomplished competitors in bodybuilding history. He captured eight consecutive Mr. Olympia championships from 1984 through 1991, establishing a record that was later matched by Ronnie Coleman<\/a>.<\/p>\nHis combination of size, symmetry<\/a>, and conditioning<\/a> helped usher in a new era of the Men\u2019s Open division, while his famous \u201cstimulate, don\u2019t annihilate\u201d philosophy continues to influence bodybuilders decades after his retirement.<\/p>\nHaney\u2019s announcement did not detail the medical circumstances that led to his need for a transplant, but the successful procedure is welcome news for the bodybuilding community.<\/p>\n
The eight-time champion closed his message by thanking everyone who prayed for him, shared Joshua\u2019s campaign, or offered support during the search for a donor.<\/p>\n
\u201cI have always believed in treating people with kindness, patience, and love,\u201d Haney wrote.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cLove always returns in ways we least expect.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
For Haney and Miller, a friendship that began during bodybuilding\u2019s golden years has now formed an entirely new bond. More than four decades after their paths first crossed, one member of the bodybuilding community stepped forward to help save the life of another.<\/p>\n
Image embed via Instagram<\/em> @lee_haney_official<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u201cWho could have imagined that all these years later, Richard would become the man who helped save my life?\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Haney said Miller told him that his faith played a major role in the decision to become his donor. The former Mr. Olympia<\/a> expressed immense gratitude, referring to Miller as his \u201cfriend,\u201d \u201cIron Brother,\u201d and \u201chero.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cMy mother has a new son, and my grandchildren have a new uncle,\u201d Haney wrote. \u201cRichard, you are forever part of our family.\u201d<\/p>\n Haney also thanked Dr. Cristea and the entire team at Emory for the care and support provided to him and his family throughout the process.<\/p>\n Haney, 66, remains one of the most accomplished competitors in bodybuilding history. He captured eight consecutive Mr. Olympia championships from 1984 through 1991, establishing a record that was later matched by Ronnie Coleman<\/a>.<\/p>\n His combination of size, symmetry<\/a>, and conditioning<\/a> helped usher in a new era of the Men\u2019s Open division, while his famous \u201cstimulate, don\u2019t annihilate\u201d philosophy continues to influence bodybuilders decades after his retirement.<\/p>\n Haney\u2019s announcement did not detail the medical circumstances that led to his need for a transplant, but the successful procedure is welcome news for the bodybuilding community.<\/p>\n The eight-time champion closed his message by thanking everyone who prayed for him, shared Joshua\u2019s campaign, or offered support during the search for a donor.<\/p>\n \u201cI have always believed in treating people with kindness, patience, and love,\u201d Haney wrote.<\/p>\n \u201cLove always returns in ways we least expect.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n For Haney and Miller, a friendship that began during bodybuilding\u2019s golden years has now formed an entirely new bond. More than four decades after their paths first crossed, one member of the bodybuilding community stepped forward to help save the life of another.<\/p>\n Image embed via Instagram<\/em> @lee_haney_official<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\nA Bodybuilding Legend Gets a New Lease on Life<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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