# 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.
- Title: Custodian Donates Kidney to Save Babson Student | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: The Boston Globe — https://bostonglobe.com/2026/10/16/metro/kidney-babson-college-boston-arts-academy
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- Topics: andrew allen, thomas thermidor, babson college, boston arts academy, kidney donation, mass general hospital, stage 5 renal failure, news, local
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Andrew Allen, 53, donated a kidney to 21-year-old Babson College student Thomas Thermidor who had stage 5 renal failure.