From The Boston Globe · · 1m 10s
Custodian Donates Kidney to Save Babson Student
Andrew Allen, a Boston Arts Academy custodian, donated a kidney to save Thomas Thermidor’s life after his brothers were rejected as donors.
In brief
Andrew Allen, a Boston Arts Academy custodian, donated a kidney to save Thomas Thermidor’s life after his brothers were rejected as donors. Andrew Allen, 53, donated a kidney to 21-year-old Babson College student Thomas Thermidor who had stage 5 renal failure. Originally reported by The Boston Globe.
Thomas Thermidor’s Health Crisis
Thomas Thermidor, 21, had stage 5 renal failure and needed a kidney replacement after his brothers were rejected as donors.
“Andrew has been a beacon of light in a place that was very dark”
Andrew Allen’s Role
Andrew Allen, 53, a Boston Arts Academy custodian, donated a kidney to save Thermidor’s life after becoming friendly with his brother.
The Donation Process
Allen submitted an online application to the Mass General Living Donor Program after learning Thermidor’s kidney condition.
Surgery and Recovery
Allen underwent surgery to remove his kidney on June 3, 2025, and Thermidor received his new kidney on August 20, 2025.
Current Status
Both men are now in good health, with Thermidor working at Mass General Brigham and Allen living in Roslindale.
Thermidor’s Gratitude
Thermidor called Allen a 'beacon of light' and said he lives and breathes thanks to Mass General.
In short
Andrew Allen, 53, donated a kidney to 21-year-old Babson College student Thomas Thermidor who had stage 5 renal failure.
