@matchingdonors.bsky.socialA stranger. A hero. A second chance. ❤️
Karl Chapin donated his kidney to Ricardo Mermet—a stranger who needed a lifeline.
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@scarlettmcnally.bsky.socialPlease read, share and register. And exercise.
My new @bmj.com article about #organdonation.
FREE to read: www.bmj.com/content/394/...
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![Screenshot of a BMJ article. Full text FREE at https://www.bmj.com/content/394/bmj-2026-100702
By me (Prof Scarlett McNally)
Record high waiting lists for organ transplantation require awareness and action [EXTRACTS]
I recently competed in the British Transplant Games in Sheffield.1 More than 1000 transplant recipients and live donors...hundreds of volunteers. I’ve always encouraged exercise as part of health, especially for people with health conditions... I’m also encouraging people to register their decisions on organ donation and sign up to be a stem cell donor.2 3
The event...Children whose organs had been failing were running, laughing, and thriving...
There was a standing ovation as donor families entered for the opening ceremony...powerful stories...people determined to make something positive from the grief of losing a loved one, by allowing organ tissue donation. Living donors now make up 30% of kidney transplants.4
More than 8000 people are now waiting for an organ transplant in the UK, with median waits of one to two years.4 Although all UK nations now have assumed consent,5 fewer organs are made available than are needed.4 Unfortunately...
The UK is falling behind other countries on transplantation, and the number of operations hasn’t increased in three decades.6 A BBC investigation found...insufficient investment, and an exodus of senior transplantation surgeons from the NHS.6 , fragmented systems causing last minute cancellations, and outdated technology that creates challenges in assessing the viability of donated organs.7
Two reports: need for investment in modern technologies, development and retention of a sustainable transplantation workforce and data/coordination across centres.8 9...
My own transplant was an autologous stem cell transplant, that replaced some of my own stem cells after myeloablative chemotherapy for myeloma and cardiac amyloidosis.11 12
See and pledge to do some exercise: https://www.justgiving.com/page/scarlett-mcnally-5](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_fullsize/plain/did:plc:ludsm5ttdavhdaifm5bpkam7/bafkreidzf25rjxivglufyyo4n7i6c5ax6gylwlgimwtjifpk2fgyagzzpy@jpeg)
@matchingdonors.bsky.socialHe thought helping a stranger was crazy. ❤️
Billy thought differently.
One decision. One life changed.
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@lifecenternw.bsky.socialAs we enjoy the long weekend, know that you are never alone. Your loved ones and donation community walk along side you, always. #organdonation #donationsaveslives #donorcommunity
@peppypanda.comAgainst his father's wishes, a Wyoming son courageously donated a part of his liver to save his dad's life. This incredible act of love and sacrifice is truly heartwarming! ❤️ #FamilyBonds #LifeSaving #OrganDonation
@royalfreecharity.orgGeorgia raised more than £2,700 for our HPB Fund.
"The moment I stepped off the plane I went straight to Mum for probably the best hug ever."
Full story: royalfreecharity.org/stories/upsi...
@kingscollegenhs.bsky.social✨ Watch the #BBCLookEast report on the Jackson family.
King’s Professor Nigel Heaton talks about Harry Jackson who is thought to be one of just 10 children in the world to undergo a living liver and bowel transplant.
📺 Watch full on #BBCiPlayer ➡️ tinyurl.com/3b6d252y
@quod-biobank.bsky.social🔬 Making research accessible to everyone
QUOD Biobank has collaborated with @ukodtrn.bsky.social to deliver plain language summaries of some of the projects supported by our bioresource.