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Caera’s story: “I accidentally overdosed on Paracetamol and had a liver transplant”

Caera

Caera was at university when she had acute liver failure from paracetamol poisoning and was put into …

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Eloise’s story: “I gave up and took myself off the transplant list.”

Eloise

In early 2020, 24-year-old Eloise removed herself from the liver transplant list voluntarily, having given up hope …

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Patricia’s story: “I was very fortunate to have been found a liver from a living donor”

It feels quite poignant to have received such a precious gift from one so young. “In January …

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Ian’s story: “My one regret is that I still have not found the words to say to his family. Thank you just doesn’t cut it.”

Ian

“Although I never realised it at the time, I guess my story starts in the autumn of …

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Geraldine’s story: My sister donated part of her liver to me

Twin sisters

I would do it all again for the chance of life and seeing my son and daughter …

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Teresa’s story: “There were no symptoms, so I didn’t take heed.”

Alcohol played a big part in Teresa’s social life for many years. She shares her story of …

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Ben’s story

  We had discussed organ donation many times over the years, particularly more recently as the Opt …

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Damian’s Story

My message for all those waiting for a liver is to never  give up! You never know …

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Elaine’s story

It’s been a long haul but am getting there. I think that the hardest part is even …

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Diana’s Story

I will always be in awe of my hero, my donor. She gave me the chance of …

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