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Multi-organ transplant recipient celebrates 9th birthday with Sam Hunt

PITTSBURGH — An Ellwood City girl who underwent a multi-organ transplant in November celebrated her birthday weekend by meeting one of her favorite country singers.

Kyree Beachem met Sam Hunt while attending Saturday's Kenny Chesney concert at Heinz Field. A photo of Kyree meeting Hunt was posted on the Kyree's Dream Team Facebook page, along with the words, "Dreams come true."

Dreams come true 🎶💖

Posted by Kyree's Dream Team on Saturday, July 2, 2016

Kyree, who was celebrating her 9th birthday weekend, received a liver, pancreas, and small and large intestines in November.

On Friday, the following Facebook message delivered the good news that there is no rejection from Kyree’s transplant:

“Let the birthday weekend begin! NO REJECTION. She's getting a 2 hr IV infusion and then we are heading home for a weekend of celebrating. And she's going to see her Sam Hunt in concert tomorrow. Very happy girl.

“Without her angel, Arianna, this birthday wouldn't have been a reality. I will never take one day for granted. ‪#‎donatelife. ‪#‎angelarianna”

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