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Vibrant UK transplant and organ donation awareness charity.
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It is the week of the Nobel Prize 🏆 Did you know in 1990 the Nobel in Physiology or Medicine went to Joseph Murray and Donnall Thomas for transplanting kidney & bone marrow and demonstrating how to stop rejection?! #organdonation #transplant #rejection #nobelprize
Want to share your organ donation or transplant story?
Drop us a message or email info@livelifegivelife.org.uk
Today is World Teacher's Day. Over the years our volunteers and those who have done our speakers training have helped many teachers deliver lessons on organ donation - would you invite us to your school?
#worldteachersday
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GKF has partnered with @LLTGL to raise awareness about organ donation and share the real stories of donors, recipients and those whose lives have been changed through donation. Georgia’s story is a powerful reminder of the impact organ donation can have. 📷
“My name is Albany, I’m originally from Venezuela but left to find new opportunities at the start of my 20s. I was born healthy but developed at pectus excavatum which was pressing on my lungs, in the UK i was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis" #pfawarenessmonth
Seen our runners vests & t-shirts? Want one to wear while training, or just to spread the word?
Now you can! We will place twice a year orders (1st November next order) so you can get your hands on one too!
#organdonationweek #dontleavethemguessing
A massive thank you to Jon, who has been running a race a month for different charities, and chose us for September as it is #organdonationweek
You can still support Jon here:
givewheel.com/fundraising/11…
Earlier this week we shared Katie’s heart transplant story. Katie’s family have also been touched by organ donation from the donor side as her cousin Zoe became a donor ❤️ #organdonationweek #dontleavethemguessing
dailypost.co.uk/news/north-w…
“I’m waiting for a new heart – but I’m determined to give hope while I wait.”
Clare, from Llandudno, shares her story in the hope others will talk about organ donation and make sure their family know #organdonation #dontleavethemguessing
Read Katie's story of how TWO heart donors saved her life...
leaderlive.co.uk/news/265662…
#organdonationweek #dontleavethemguessing
Join our campaign for #organdonationweek 2026 (21st-27th September).
This year we are focussing on talking to your family about your decision - we know the consent rate is highest when this has happened.
So...share why you're signed up to the register and #dontleavethemguessing
It's ORGAN DONATION WEEK!
First up Teighan's mum shares her story through billiary atresia and liver transplant on our Insta & FB. #organdonationweek #dontleavethemguessing
The Transplant Football World Cup is in full swing.
Northern Ireland player Tony was given a 20% chance of survival when he was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia but after a bone marrow transplant he's representing his country.
#transplantworldcup #transplantfootball
FIVE DAYS LEFT TO ENTER!
Email georgia.wilding@livelifegivelife.org.uk today to enquire about free enry to the Great Scottish Run & fundraising for us!!
As the Transplant Football World Cup continues Team Wales’ James shares how a kidney from his mother led to him representing his country
#transplantfootball #transplantworldcup #transplantfournations #organdonation #transplant
Lastly our trustee Georgia was featured on the BBC coverage speaking about LLGL and organ donation, you can catch her here at 2:46!
bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0…
#greatnorthrun #organdonation
Wishing a massive HAPPY MEDAL MONDAY to our 4 Great North Runners 🥇 Amelia, Nina, Joanne & Victoria took on the 13.1 miles from Newcastle to South Shields for us yesterday!
The eagle eyed among you may spot that our 5th runner Vicki is in Canada 🏃♂️➡️ #greatnorthrun
With the Transplant Football World Cup underway Northern Ireland player Lee shares about his kidney transplant 🫘
#transplantworldcup #transplantfootball #organdonation #transplant