On Wednesday, October 1st at 5:00 P.M., the Macaroco family shared the update so many had been praying for: Joao “John” Macaroco of Fall River has officially undergone a life-saving kidney transplant — with his sister, Berta, as the donor. The Update They Had Been Praying ForKelsey Macaroco, John’s wife, announced the emotional news on Facebook after receiving what may have been the most relieving text message of her family’s life:Fall River Father Saved by Sister’s Kidney Donation Courtesy Kelsy Riley Macaroco loading...“Berta woke up a hero, and John’s about to wake up with kidney function. We will know by tomorrow (October 2nd) if he needs dialysis, but he’s doing great so far.”Fall River Father Saved by Sister’s Kidney Donation Courtesy Kelsy Riley Macaroco loading... The surgery marks a turning point for the Fall River father, whose health struggles with ANCA vasculitis and kidney failure had placed a tremendous weight on his family, especially his 5-year-old son Wesley. Fall River Father Saved by Sister’s Kidney Donation Courtesy Kelsy Riley Macaroco loading...