Fresno cancer survivor meets life-saving stem cell donor at runDisney event

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- An affectional infinitesimal this week for a Fresno crab subsister included a small Disney magic.

Abby Hudak had a accidental to conscionable the stem compartment donor who saved her life.

The Fresno pistillate underwent a life-saving transplant successful 2023.

This week, she met Lewis Haggerty of Scotland portion successful Florida for the 2026 "runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend" astatine the Walt Disney World resort.

The implicit strangers recovered retired they were a lucifer done an online humor stem compartment donor registry.

After galore large hugs and conversations filled with heavy gratitude, Abby and Lewis took portion successful a 5k tally unneurotic Friday morning.

The 2026 "runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend" wraps up connected Monday.

This year's taxable is iconic Disney duos, with featured characters similar Aladdin and Genie, Joy and Sadness and Nick and Judy.

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