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Rising Above Rivalry: Arsenal supporter donates kidney to a Spurs supporter

The world can be good sometimes.

If you're here reading a Tottenham Hotspur blog, there's a more than good chance you know just how big the rivalry between Arsenal and Spurs is. Just in case you don't, it's one of the biggest in the world of football. It runs as deep as it does long. However, the North London Derby is not always filled with hate and vitriol.

Spurs fan Tim Reid was in dire need of a kidney transplant. His friend Dany Reid, who just happens to be an Arsenal fan, stepped up and donated his kidney to help Tim and possibly save his life.

While the sport can have some truly awful moments between dueling supporters of rival teams, Arsenal and Tottenham included, there are just as many heart-warming stories like this that often go unnoticed. It's great to see human nature and goodness take precedence over rivalry like this. It's not the first time it's happened and won't be the last. Let's just not forget that kindness like this exists in a world of negativity.