“My son is so proud of me” – Di

My family supported my decision to donate a kidney to help someone else’s child. My son’s opinion was very important to me .. read my full story
“I got my life back” – Jim

The difference my transplant made was amazing and immediate, I am so thankful .. read my full story
“It was an easy decision for me to make”

Nicholas Crace, aged 83, a former charity director from Hampshire, gave a kidney to a stranger in spring, 2012. He was the oldest person in the UK to have done so. Read My Story
“Six months after I donated I was in the best shape of my life” – Luc

People don’t realise how little a difference it makes to have one less kidney read my story

Donors on video

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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.

Kenneth Dooley

"It's just getting the word out, and getting more people to know about it..."

Viv Calderbank

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

Richard Pitman

Professional jockey, racing commentator and altruistic kidney donor.

Simon Swailes

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

Joanna Kozubska

Joanna donated a kidney in 2012. "If I had three kidneys, I'd do it again," she says.

Mary Dixon

Mary Dixon first started thinking about donating a kidney 21 years ago, when she was training to be a nurse.

Julie Saunders

Julie received a card from her recipient, which she looks at nearly every day.

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.

Matilda Hall

"It was enormous fun."

Natalia Aggiano

Natalia carries a picture of the kidney that she donated on her phone, and it's also on her Facebook page.

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.

Maggie Harris

Maggie donated a kidney in 2007.

Philippa James

Philippa and her daughter have both donated kidneys altruistically.

Polly Woodhams

Polly is a retired nurse who worked on a kidney unit.