CHICAGO - There’s something truly powerful about the bond between a mother and daughter. The connection between Monica and Olivia Fox shows how deep that connection runs, with a daughter returning the gift of life to the woman who brought her into this world.

What we know:

This journey started in 2013 for Monica Fox. What she thought was a sinus infection turned into a sudden diagnosis of chronic kidney disease. She immediately started dialysis.

"Dialysis, unfortunately, is a risky place to be," said Dr. Enrico Benedetti from University of Illinois Health. "In the US to this day, only 40 % of people will be alive five years while on dialysis. Worse than many cancers."

Monica found herself in that position, not once but twice. She received her original donor kidney transplant in 2016

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