Justin’s story: “As a carer I had thought things would be easier with a second transplant, but it was more of a struggle emotionally”
Supporting his wife, Lisa, as her health declined and she underwent a second transplant has been an …
Lisa’s story: “A liver transplant isn’t a cure for PBC and my liver was never the problem”
When Lisa’s health began to decline a year after her liver transplant, she was worried whether a …
Kerry’s story: “I’m desperate for a transplant before my treatment wears off and just want to feel better and get back to being me”
Kerry had always known that Budd Chiari causes cirrhosis and has a risk of cancer, but being …
Jackie’s story: “My family locked the doors, hid the keys and fitted a camera to keep me safe”
Jackie experienced her first bout of hepatic encephalopathy after an endoscopy. As her liver disease advanced the …
Taise’s story: “Living with chronic illness has forced me to value my energy, reassess friendships, and learn to celebrate the good days.”
While she was at university, Taise was diagnosed with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), which is an autoimmune …
Diana’s story: “Thanks to my donor, I’ve had 17 more years with my family than I otherwise would have done”
Diana had no symptoms of liver disease apart from fatigue, but following a blood test she was …
Donna’s story: “We could not have asked for a better outcome”
Donna was one of the many fantastic fundraisers who took up the challenge of travelling virtually from …
Steph’s story: “My children were alarmed by my FibroScan score because Granddad died from MASLD, but I told them I would be fine”
Steph’s beloved father died just a few weeks after being diagnosed with MASLD, aged just 62. When …
Julie’s story: “I was 12 years old with a big belly and there were rumours going round that I was pregnant”
Julie first began experiencing symptoms of liver disease when she was just 12 years old and had …
Katie’s story: “While you’re waiting for the transplant just live your life as best you can”
Katie is sharing her story to help other people in a similar situation and spread awareness of …