Selena Gomez shares heart-warming story about her friend who gave the star her kidney

The 25-year-old pop star is struggling with Lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease that can cause damage to one's organs

14 Sep, 2017

Pop sensation Selena Gomez took to social media on Thursday and shared a heart-warming story about a gut-wrenching struggle and a friendship that carried her through.

Gomez, who was noticeably laying low during summer even though she had launched new music ─ which she said in the Instagram post she was "extremely proud of".

However, the 25-year-old pop star said she needed to take care of her overall health as she had been needing a kidney transplant due to Lupus, a chronic inflammatory disease that occurs when the body's immune system starts attacking its own tissues and organs, causing permanent damage.

Saying that she is healing and looking forward to sharing with her fans, Gomez found herself at a loss for words to thank her friend, Francia Raisa, who donated her kidney to the artiste.

I’m very aware some of my fans had noticed I was laying low for part of the summer and questioning why I wasn’t promoting my new music, which I was extremely proud of. So I found out I needed to get a kidney transplant due to my Lupus and was recovering. It was what I needed to do for my overall health. I honestly look forward to sharing with you, soon my journey through these past several months as I have always wanted to do with you. Until then I want to publicly thank my family and incredible team of doctors for everything they have done for me prior to and post-surgery. And finally, there aren’t words to describe how I can possibly thank my beautiful friend Francia Raisa. She gave me the ultimate gift and sacrifice by donating her kidney to me. I am incredibly blessed. I love you so much sis. Lupus continues to be very misunderstood but progress is being made. For more information regarding Lupus please go to the Lupus Research Alliance website: www.lupusresearch.org/ -by grace through faith

A post shared by Selena Gomez (@selenagomez) on Sep 14, 2017 at 3:07am PDT

"There aren’t words to describe how I can possibly thank my beautiful friend Francia Raisa," she says in the post with a picture of herself and her friend, all tubed up, in hospital beds.

"She gave me the ultimate gift and sacrifice by donating her kidney to me. I am incredibly blessed. I love you so much sis," Gomez adds.

The star said her disease "continues to be very misunderstood but progress is being made", inserting a call to action toward the end for those wanting to learn more about Lupus.

It's incredibly tough and incredibly brave dealing with any chronic illness. We wish you get well soon, Selena!

Comments

Peacewins Sep 14, 2017 07:09pm

life has different lessons for everyone one may have all wealth n world but nothing to give whereas others may have all to give without any significant wealth

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waleed fakhar Sep 14, 2017 08:55pm

She is my favorite star.. Please bounce back Selena.

Bijay Sep 14, 2017 09:05pm

I love you Selena and you and your friend (sis) stay blessed.

bUpi Sep 14, 2017 09:55pm

You being lucky one as you have wonderful friend who gifted you rather say new life. Both be blessed & early recovery

ArIf Sep 15, 2017 05:26am

After all pop stars are humans just like us. All the glitter, expesive cars, private jets, huge mansions, none can save one from reality that we are here temporarily. We are praying for your speedy recover. God bless you!

Adil jadoon Sep 15, 2017 06:39am

Just be sure to take your immunosuppressants or the gift wont last!

Imtiaz ali khan Sep 15, 2017 06:57am

Get well soon both of you beautiful souls. May Allah give you shifa fast Inshallah Amen :)

AXH Sep 15, 2017 09:46am

One of the very few personalities in Hollywood who raised their voice against Israeli's aggression against the Palestinians. She gained my respect just because of that. I hope she recovers soon.

E l I Yes Sep 15, 2017 06:08pm

I hope you get well soon young one.

Beat me up scoTty Sep 15, 2017 06:09pm

Get well soon still young.

Amer RAO Sep 16, 2017 03:33pm

Hey Get Well Soon! Lots of prayers and very best wishes for your complete and quick recovery, from Pakistan.

SDA Sep 17, 2017 11:36am

Best wished and a speedy recovery to both from Pakistan

peter Sep 17, 2017 05:17pm

this article made me remember that "everyone is fighting a battle that we may not be aware of" All the best wishes for your recovery.

ahmed Sep 17, 2017 08:21pm

Get well soon. You are blessed with a great friend (sis). Take care you have much ahead for you. Our prayers are with you.