Donors on video


Tony Burgess

Tony Burgess talks about his decision to donate a kidney to a stranger as a Christmas gift 2012.



Helen Marston

Helen’s husband was initially horrified when he heard about her plans to donate a kidney.



Di Franks

After donating a kidney, Di set up a website: www.livingkidneydonation.co.uk.



John Fletcher

“The whole thing has been life-enriching beyond anything that I could ever describe. Of all the things I have done in my life, this one has been the happiest. I cannot recommend it strongly enough.”



Sanjiv Gohil

Sanjiv donated a kidney at the Royal Free Hospital in London.



Viv Calderbank

Viv is a graphic designer who lives in Cornwall. She donated a kidney in 2011.  



Simon Swailes

“No regrets at all. No second thoughts. This is something that ought to be done by more people.”



Liza Schuster

“I can’t say I enjoyed the process, but I’m really glad I did it.”



Penny Cox

Penny initially thought about donating eggs, but eventually decided to donate a kidney.



Clare Bolitho

Clare wanted to help her recipient to “restart” her life.



Barbara Ryder

Barbara Ryder donated a kidney in 2007. She was the UK’s second altruistic donor.



Nicholas Crace

Nicholas, who is 83, donated a kidney in 2012. He is the UK’s oldest altruistic donor.



David Hemmings

David is a retired civil servant and magistrate who lives in Devon.



Kay Mason

Kay was the UK’s first altruistic kidney donor.  



Philippa James

Philippa and her daughter have both donated kidneys altruistically.