How living organ donors change lives

Hear from people who have had their lives saved by living organ donation, as well as people who have donated to help others.

Darren's story

Darren is a kidney transplant recipient with an incredible story of survival.

Katie's story

Katie was 27 when she received a kidney from an anonymous stranger, who ultimately saved her life.

Anaya's story

Anaya's young life was saved when a stranger came forward as a living donor.

Chloe's story

Chloe waited almost three years for a kidney transplant, until her life was transformed.

Chris's story

Hotel receptionist Chris received a kidney from a donor he did not know after signing up to the UK Living Kidney Sharing Scheme.

Carl's story

Carl decided to donate his kidney after seeing a friend’s life saved by a transplant, and describes it as a life affirming experience.

More about living organ donation

Become a living donor

Across the UK, more than 1,000 people each year donate a kidney or part of their liver while they are still alive to a relative, friend or someone they do not know.

Find out what you can donate

Chat to someone with personal experience

The UK Living Kidney Donation Buddy Support Service from the Robert Dangoor Partnership offers you a chance to speak to someone with lived experience of living kidney donation in a private online session.

Request a living kidney donation buddy

Help promote living donation

Order or download a range of materials, including faith-specific leaflets. 

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