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"I feel I paid an absurdly small price given how much I was able to help others." "This seems to be not an uncommon experience. The worst part about donating a kidney is you can only do it once. I feel there is a lack of awareness about the possibility of donation, how great the benefits are and how surprisingly easy it is." Guy donated one of his kidneys to a stranger through the UK Living Kidney Sharing Scheme, and is now keen to raise awareness about the donation journey. Click below to read more about his journey: https://lnkd.in/eeR6dNxT

Is it inside you to save a life? In the UK, six people die a week waiting for a kidney. Watch our latest video to learn more about living kidney donation and ask yourself if it could be inside you to save someone's life. Visit www.donateakidney.co.uk to learn more today.

Using the power of music to empower Black patients to have candid conversations about living donation and the Harmony for Hope Concert by the Black Living Donor Choir. What an incredible way to end the 1st ever Living Donation Week!Kidney Care UKNHS Blood and TransplantHannah MapleSandi Sund

“I’m a great believer that when you light a lamp for somebody, it will also brighten your path.” Harsha donated a kidney to her husband in 2016, and believes that her gift improved both of their lives dramatically. "He was able to be there for his five granddaughters and spend quality time with them in a way he otherwise wouldn’t have been able to." "We are taught that sharing is caring. I had a spare kidney, and it is an honour I was able to share it with someone who needed it far more than I did. It had such a monumental effect on Kirit’s life." Read more about Harsha and Kirit's inspiring story by visiting our website: https://lnkd.in/egcfpMgm

TRANSPLANT SPORT UK is seeking applications for people to join their Board of Trustees. They are looking for those who support the aims of the Trust and have sufficient time and energy to devote to the further the aims of the charity. Learn more about the opportunity here: https://lnkd.in/gWEWi3jH

Shaun donated a kidney to his dad 10 years ago, aged 25. "It was a no brainer." "We knew that my dad was ill. He never went into the details, but we knew it was something to do with the kidneys. We used to play golf together, but as he got worse he didn’t have the energy for it and had to spend more time resting. At his worst, he couldn’t even walk to the shops." "The doctor told us that dad’s kidney function was dropping, and that he’d been added to the donor register. As soon as he said that, I immediately offered to donate my kidney. My dad made it clear he wasn’t asking, but that didn’t matter. The moment I knew it was an option, my mind was made up." Shaun's donation gave his dad a new lease of life, and believes it was worth it a million times over. Visit our website to read his inspiring story in full: https://lnkd.in/evPDYVYX

"It’s now been almost 13 years since I donated, and nothing has changed in terms of my health or my lifestyle." "The only downside for me is that I can’t do it again, donating a kidney has been one of the best things I’ve ever done." Discover Tracey's inspiring donation journey in full by visiting our website: https://lnkd.in/e2_ti9Ux

Would you like to connect with someone who has experienced the kidney donation process? The UK Living Kidney Donation Buddy Support Service allows anyone interested in learning more about living kidney donation – whether they are considering donating themselves, or know someone else thinking about it – to speak with someone with lived experience. Visit our website to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eUe45RBz

It’s normal to question if donating a kidney will have long-term effects on your health, like how donating a kidney will affect how long you live for – but many studies have shown that living kidney donation does not shorten your lifespan. Visit the latest page on our website for more information to answer any questions you might have: https://lnkd.in/g4SuH9Jc

Want to learn more about living kidney donation? Watch the latest webinar from Give a Kidney - one's enough to hear the charity's team of experts answer a number of questions around donating a kidney. https://bit.ly/3G0rhQq