Donation stories

Denise Carter sadly passed away in March 2009. Here her husband tells of his experience and why he is encouraging others to speak up and discuss their decision early with their loved ones.

When Erin Bonar from Ballycarry sadly passed away at the age of five in March last year, her mum Susan and dad Karl agreed to donate their beautiful, little girl’s organs. Erin helped save and transform the lives of three young children and

When the unthinkable happened, nurse Linda Hogan and her husband Steve made the decision to donate their son Laurie’s organs.

At just 19 days old, little Indie Hogan received a liver transplant. Her parents Samara and Ciaran tell us their story.

Transplant recipient Ruth Creaney reflects on the gift of life she received through organ donation, and how it has enabled her to live life to the full.

Lucyellen had a live donor liver transplant from her dad when she was just 7 months old.

Karen received a kidney from her sister over 10 years ago. They tell us their inspirational story...

The British Transplant Games 2022 took place in Leeds in July, and a number of local athletes travelled with team Transplant Sport NI to bring home an amazing 13 Gold, 14 Silver and 5 Bronze medals across a whole host of sporting

Daniel had a living kidney transplant from his mum when he suffered end stage kidney failure, and he shares his story.