Organ transplant stories

Read about people who have got their confidence, their independence, and their lives back thanks to an organ or tissue transplant.

Laura's story

Laura can see her son Noah, and live a normal life again after being given the gift of sight.

Max's story

Max, received a life-saving heart transplant at nine years of age, and has become a key voice in raising awareness of the need for more families to consent to organ donation.

Primrose's story

After receiving her kidney transplant, radio presenter Primrose has turned her attention to spreading the word about the need for more Black organ donors.

Yuri's story

Without a lung transplant, Londoner Yuri wouldn't have lived to see his daughter grow up.

Sheeba's story

Sheeba is making the most of her second chance at life after having a combined kidney and liver transplant.

Sophie's story

Having struggled with complications caused by diabetes, Sophie finally received her transplant at the age of 18 and is doing really well.

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