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 …
James’ story: “If you are on the list or waiting to be listed KEEP GOING, a liver transplant changes your life!”
James was just five years old when he was diagnosed with congenital hepatic fibrosis, but lived well …
Carole’s story: “I got a new chance to live while my donor family had to make the most difficult decision to respect their loved ones wishes”
A lovely holiday in the Mediterranean took a frightening turn for Carole when, over the space of …
Emma’s story: “Remain as positive as possible and take one day at a time”
Emma was just 17 when she was diagnosed with autoimmune hepatitis had rarely been ill before. Now …
Caroline’s story: “I realised I’m alive and carrying out the wishes of my donor”
Caroline was diagnosed with a rare condition called sarcoidosis which affected her liver to the extent that …
Ben’s story: “I’m finally starting to leave the hospital in the past and reintegrating myself into a normal life”
After more than 18 months on the transplant list Ben received his new liver and says he …
Dylan’s story: “I wondered if I was a functioning alcoholic, but I got up every day and went to work five days a week”
Alcohol was a big part of Dylan’s life and he drank for fun, never realising the damage …
Diane’s story: “I hadn’t realised that primary biliary cholangitis could lead to hepatocellular cancer, so the diagnosis came as a shock”
Diane was taken aback when she received an email while on holiday stating that markers in her …
Arun’s story: “Both my donors gave me the gift of life, but I’ll never get to meet them or thank them”
Arun was born with a very rare genetic condition that affected his liver and had his first …