Kidney patient Angela Dunn, who died in April 2026, is believed to have been the longest-surviving kidney transplant recipient from a deceased donor. Her donated kidney lasted 55 years and nine months.

Ravi's life was transformed by the gift of a kidney from his living donor, Daksha Varsani. He shares his story to highlight the live-saving power of organ donation.

Back when he was 17, Professor Andy Demaine just wanted to be normal and like other people. Now, 40 years after receiving his second kidney transplant, Andy is enjoying his retirement,

After his kidney transplant gave him a second chance at life, Marc has climbed Mount Kilimanjaro and reached Everest Base Camp to raise money for Kidney Care UK.

Alison Brown discusses her experience of the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) programme after her second kidney transplant.

John is the bass guitarist for the band Da Management. Grateful for the care he has received for his rare kidney condition, he's raised money for charities like Kidney Care UK for years.

It was time for Sharon to decide whether to opt for a whole-organ pancreas transplant or islet transplantation after her successful kidney transplant.

When Kim's kidney function dropped, her sister donated her a kidney for a transplant. Now, Kim is back enjoying weekends away and spending time with her grandchildren.

#KidneyWarrior Charlie won't let renal failure stop him from living an active lifestyle and raising funds to support the kidney community.

David talks about his kidney disease journey and being Team Manager of the Royal Liverpool Transplant Team (Adults) at the British Transplant Games.

From birth, Joe’s mum knew there were going to be difficulties. But Joe was a fighter, and at 11 years old he has had two kidney transplants, the second being donated from his dad.

After being diagnosed with IgAN, new dad Ryan couldn't lift his baby daughter. From transplant to dialysis, he hopes his experiences will inspire other members of the kidney community.

Phoenix has been on nocturnal haemodialysis for nine years. Keeping his home warm to do dialysis is more and more of a struggle. He explains how Kidney Care UK supports patients like him.

Heidi was diagnosed with a rare kidney condition at just three weeks old. She has blood infusions to keep her alive, but nothing stops her – her life is filled with family, friends and sports she loves.

Olly is just trying to be a normal little boy – who happens to be spending 84 hours a week on dialysis. He is living with stage 5 kidney failure and waiting for a transplant.

Two years ago, Nick lost both of his kidneys. He now travels to the Royal Cornwall Hospital for haemodialysis three times a week and still has a positive outlook on life with kidney failure.

Joseph was diagnosed with stage five cancer and, after ringing the bell, kidney failure. Yet, despite all the hardship, Joseph is always smiling and he is now waiting for his kidney transplant.

When Yvette needed a transplant, she and her husband Alan entered into the paired/pooled donation scheme. Three swapped kidneys later and Yvette received the best transplant possible.

After a shock diagnosed of kidney failure in her 20s, Gillian has received haemodialysis for 20 years. She visits the unit three times a week for four and a half hours at a time.

David was diagnosed with kidney failure at just one week old. He became the youngest person in Northern Ireland to receive a transplant when his dad donated a kidney to him.

Kieran talks about how living with a rare renal condition meant getting stared at by children, and how the Young Adult Kidney Group has helped him get into a better place.