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
'Every time the phone rings you panic' - Somerset woman's agonising wait for the gift of life Wednesday, July 9, 2025 transplant heart donation waitinglist organ health patient marathon somerset surgery sport Kerry Fear, a 50-year-old woman from Yeovil, Somerset, shares the emotional journey of living with a congenital heart condition and facing the urgent wait for a heart transplant. Born seemingly healthy, Kerry’s struggles … Read More
Amelia's Miracle: Toddler's Second Chance at Life Wednesday, January 29, 2025 amelia toddler miracle second chance organ donors heartwarming journey hospital transplant waiting list Amelia’s journey from a hospital bed to joyful play in the playground is nothing short of a miracle. Diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy at just two years old, she spent 18 months at Great Ormond Street Hospital … Read More