He was a stranger until tragedy brought him to my door - now I have his kidney Sunday, November 16, 2025 organ donation kidney transplant friendship grief donor somerset salvationarmy charity Strangers brought together by tragedy have forged a deep, enduring friendship—one that culminated in a life-saving kidney donation. Clare Brixley, 61, from Standerwick in Somerset, describes feeling “blessed” to … Read More
One Woman’s Kidney Gift to a Stranger Changed UK Transplant Rules Forever Tuesday, September 30, 2025 kidney donation transplant nhs healthcare policy bureaucracy altruism organ donor In 2002, Kay Mason took an extraordinary step: she offered to donate one of her kidneys to a complete stranger. With no recipient lined up and no personal connection, her sole motivation was to save a life. At that time, the … Read More
'I Thought I Had a Stomach Bug Before Things Escalated Rapidly' Tuesday, August 26, 2025 kidney cancer myeloma dialysis chemotherapy transplant cycling fundraising remission health Tim Blackburn, 60, from Somerset, never imagined that what he assumed was a simple stomach bug would escalate into a life-threatening condition. Three years ago, while trying to enjoy Christmas with his family, Tim … Read More