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==Differences between the film and real life==

==Differences between the film and real life==

*In the film Heather is told her liver condition is serious after first being diagnosed.  In real life she had known of her disease for two years, but her health worsened until the miraculous transplant

*In the film Heather is first diagnosed with a liver disease requiring a transplant.  In real life she had known of her disease for two years, but her health worsened until the miraculous transplant.

*In the film Chris is a recently-discharged marine working for Jack at a Christmas tree farm.  In real life Chris had long been discharged, and he and Jack were both city employees for the Village of Frankfort, Illinois (a Chicago suburb).

*In the film Chris is a recently-discharged marine working for Jack at a Christmas tree farm.  In real life Chris had long been discharged, and he and Heather's cousin (name not specified) were both city employees for the Village of Frankfort, Illinois (a Chicago suburb).

*In the film Chris and Heather briefly meet at a bar (after each of their dates go poorly), before Chris discovers he's a match.  In real life Chris and Heather had never met before the match.

*In the film Chris and Heather briefly meet at a bar (after each of their dates go poorly), before Chris discovers he's a match.  In real life Chris and Heather had never met before the match.

*In the film Chris and Heather part ways after the operation.  In real life they continued to see each other, during which time their romance blossomed.

*In the film Chris and Heather part ways after the operation before reuniting.  In real life they continued to see each other, during which time their romance blossomed.

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