#ACLTsBigThankYou
Good morning #ACLTSupporters! To begin this week we’d like to introduce you to Raph, or as some call him ‘Minus 1 Kidney’! Raph is on the organ donation register so that his organs can be used to save lives after his death. Raph is EXTRA special as he actually made the decision to be a living donor, donating a kidney to a friend in need!
Raph tell us “On May 16th 2015, my donor partner and I quietly celebrated our 8th transplant anniversary. She said to me 'thanks for the good stuff'. It was strange me hearing this, as it’s normally me who says to people I gave her some 'good stuff'. We left it wishing each other, very many more years of good health (and maybe a party for the 10th anniversary). Soon after I realised, I didn't say thanks back to her for the inspiration which lead to some of the greatest adventures of life (with the likes of a Skydive music video, London Marathons, carrying the Olympic Torch and a role in the Olympic Opening Ceremony etc).”
Raph, you’re a superhero! Thank you for being a lifesaver and supporting the work of ACLT! We are truly grateful!
If you’d like to follow in Raph’s footsteps and opt to donate your organs AFTER death, you can join the organ donor register. Give us a call on 0207 3757 7700 or drop an email to [email protected] to find out how. (Please note: becoming a living donor like Raph is DIFFERENT to joining the organ donor register, where you donate organs after death) #ACLTsBigThankYou
