Sonny Siaki

Professional wrestler Sonny Siaki made the announcement on September 18, 2008, that he is retiring from the ring in order to give his ailing brother one of his kidneys. Siaki's brother, Bernard Siaki, was diagnosed with kidney failure in 2006 and has reportedly been living with pain and discomfort ever since.411mania: Sonny Siaki Announces Retirement (September 18, 2008)

"Two years ago while still with WWE, I received some bad news from home. My brother Bernard who's only 35 yrs old, was diagnosed with Renal Kidney Failure, a situation where one of his kidneys has completely shut down and the other is functioning at 35%. For the past two years Bernard's rare situation has turned against him. The functioning capability of his one kidney has decreased from 35% to 10%. Bernard seeks dialysis three days a week for 15 hours and lives on a strict diet. Everyday he perseveres with pain, discomfort and more fatigue than one person can usually endure. Bernard works full time just trying to pay his medical bills and on-going medications. We are in the process of providing a kidney transplant at a very high cost for BERNARD SIAKI by raising awareness, fundraisers, and getting people like you involved. Bernard who just by his kindness alone, contributes to a better society. A tender-hearted man, a gregarious friend, a beloved man. He's the type of person who cares more about other people then himself. I've decided to be the Kidney Donor for my brother which means that the doctor says I can no longer wrestle." (Announcement can be read in it's entirety at 411mania.com) 411mania: Sonny Siaki Announces Retirement (September 18, 2008)