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Kidney transplant cancelled after Royal Adelaide Hospital fire sprinklers activate mid-surgery

Frank Lopresto says he woke up to find out his kidney transplant didn't go ahead because the sprinklers went off and contaminated the donor kidney.

ABC News

They met and became friends as neighboring season ticket holders for the White Sox. Years later, he donated a kidney to her.

CHICAGO — One rainy day in the spring of 2021, longtime friends Lisa Polk and Kevin Fuller got to talking while shielding themselves from the elements on the 300-level concourse of the Chicago White Sox’s Guaranteed Rate Field.

Chicago Tribune

Brisbane kidney disease clinic providing safe space for young people 'at highest risk'

The clinic designed or adolescents and young adults with kidney problems and is aimed at easing the huge transition between child and adult services.

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‘Waiting to die’: Woman’s agonising transplant surgery delay as waiting list hits 10-year high

‘Waiting for the transplant is never knowing whether you will live long enough to receive a kidney,’ says patient Diana Isajeva

The Independent UK

Northern Ireland mum's plea as toddler urgently needs a kidney transplant

"Time is running out for our little fighter"

Belfast Live

'I've decided to donate my body to science after having a kidney transplant'

Michael will soon celebrate the 23rd anniversary of his successful kidney transplant and hopes that donating his body to medicine will help those on dialysis or awaiting an operation

Dublin Live

Mother accused over kidney transplant plot says family is ‘everything’

Beatrice Ekweremadu, 56, is on trial at the Old Bailey with her husband, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, 60, daughter Sonia, 25, and Dr Obinna Obeta, 50.

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Dad desperately waiting for transplant as doctor warns of Black and Asian donor shortage

Ayo Samuel, 58, is trying to find a live donor to help change his life as he is desperate to join his grandchildren Harry, eight, Luca, six and Hunter, five, for a game of football

Daily Mirror

Kevin McDonald ‘grateful for everything in life’ after kidney transplant

McDonald scored his first goal since 2018 during Exeter’s win over Cambridge on Saturday.

The National (Scotland)

Kidney transplant giving former Scotland international new lease of life

McDonald scored his first goal since 2018 over the weekend

The Independent UK

Kirkintilloch boy born without 'properly formed' kidneys undergoes transplant at Glasgow hospital

Reece Sinclair, 11, has been under the care of The Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow since he was a baby and has now been given a life-changing kidney transplant.

Glasgow Live

Family thank living donor after 11-year-old boy’s kidney transplant

Reece Sinclair underwent the operation last month after years of dialysis and other treatment.

The Independent UK

Scots mum thanks anonymous donor as son, 11, receives kidney transplant

Reece Sinclair's mum Mary urged others to donate their organs if possible after her youngster received the hospital's 300th successful kidney transplant operation.

Daily Record

Mum gets kidney transplant after appealing for an organ donor on Facebook

Ann Gath launched an online campaign because she was struggling to find a match due to her rare blood type

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“Daddy’s dead” Man who suffered cardiac arrest in front of children saved by quick-thinking neighbour

Medical student Alex Duncan rushed to Andrew Mace’s rescue, saying his children had been crying and shouting ‘Daddy’s dead’

Manchester Evening News

"My wife thought I wasn't coming back, my children were shouting 'daddy's dead'"

During a Jubilee neighbourhood party, Andrew’s family were horrified when he collapsed after getting dizzy playing football

The Independent UK

Father who collapsed in front of his children reveals the two words that saved his life

Medical student Alex Duncan rushed to Andrew Mace’s rescue, saying his children had been crying and shouting ‘Daddy’s dead’

The Guardian - UK

Doctor in alleged organ trafficking case suggests Nigerian senator’s family may be paying donor

Dr Peter Dupont, who refused to approve kidney transplant, said ‘wealth disparity’ between alleged victim and accused created cause for concern

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University of Sunderland lecturer beat skin cancer and battled back from two kidney transplants

The 41-year-old works as a Senior Lecturer in Accounting and Finance

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Man sues organ transplant NPO for 30 million yen

A male patient has filed a lawsuit seeking about 30 million yen from the Intractable Disease Patient Support Association, The Yomiuri Shimbun has learned.

Dublin Live

Heartfelt tributes pour in for 'wonderful' DCU professor following death

The double lung and kidney transplant survivor has just last week spoken about his harrowing experience in hospital after being diagnosed with Covid-19

Chronicle Live

County Durham dad completes 20,222 minutes on bike after learning he may need kidney transplant

Peter Garrod decided to set himself the goal of cycling 20,222 minutes in 2022 after being told his kidney function was declining

Dublin Live

'I had a kidney transplant aged 12 - organ donation saved my life'

Patrick Eustace, who was born with kidney dysplasia, welcomes new legislation on organ donation in Ireland but says that greater investment is needed to support transplant teams

Irish Mirror

Hero neighbour saves boy weeks after own operation as mum tells RTE Late Late Show of Christmas miracle

Five-year-old Jack Gallagher began to choke while eating spaghetti – only to be rescued by a neighbour just five weeks after she had a kidney transplant.

Dublin Live

Hero Dublin nurse saves young boy's life mere weeks after kidney transplant

Speaking to Ryan Tubridy on RTE's Late Late Show, Jack's mum Louise revealed how the incident was 'the most traumatic time of our lives'

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