Real stories
Real people share their experiences of organ donation, and describe their wait for a suitable donor.
Ian Thain
Meet Ian, he is currently waiting for a double lung transplant to save his life.
Ian Thain
In this second installment, Ian describes his wait for a double lung transplant to save his life.
Read the second part of Ian's story
Carla Maclean
Meet Carla – her husband donated a kidney to save her life. Stay tuned for Pete’s story.
Carla Maclean
Meet Carla and Pete. Pete donated a kidney to Carla and helped to save her life.
Read the second part of Carla and Pete's story
Barry and Karen Ackerley
Meet Karen Ackerley and Barry, her husband, who has been waiting for a kidney match for five years.
Kaylee-Ann Davidson
Meet Kaylee-Ann, she is currently the longest surviving person in the UK to receive a heart transplant.
Read more of Kaylee-Ann’s story
Nikila Erskine
Meet Nikila, she is currently waiting for a liver transplant.
Tor Tremlett
Meet Tor, a 24 year old who has been waiting for a lung transplant for 4 years
Donna Barrington-Smith
Meet Donna, she was shocked to find that she needed a liver transplant, having been completely healthy until 2006
Ian Richardson and Mya
How do you prepare for the worst moment in your life?
Ali Hamilton
Meet Ali, who was lucky enough to have a friend donate a kidney to her
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