Henry Entwistle, Mansfield
Henry received a kidney donation from his grandad (live donor). .
Henry’s parents Rebecca and Benjamin found out in utero that he was..
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Case Studies
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British Transplant Games Case Studies.
For a greater understanding of The British Transplant Games and the people involved, then have a read through the Latest News and Case Studies below.
Team Members have been through life changing experiences and here you will find some stories of children and adults, both competitors and supporters who have been directly affected by organ transplantation and who take part in The British Transplant Games.
If you would like to feature as a case study on our website get in touch by emailing btg@mlsgb.co
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Daniel Barnes, Hucknall
Daniel's journey began in 2017 when he and his wife were preparing for their wedding. Wanting to shed some weight for the occasion, Daniel..
Sep 172 min read
Mehreen Ahmed, Lincolnshire
Mehreen Ahmed was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy in 2017. She remained stable on medication until April 2023, when she started to..
Sep 172 min read
Grace Battison, Liverpool
Elaine Brewin's eldest daughter Amy Battison was diagnosed with end stage renal failure in March 2013. She was 15 years old, and it was..
Sep 172 min read
Lousie May Prashad, Leeds
At 22-years-old in 2016, Louise was 34 weeks pregnant with twins and began experiencing symptoms of excessive thirst, jaundice, stomach..
Sep 172 min read
Jenny Glithero, East London
On 10th May 2021, Jenny’s life changed before she consciously knew it. Within one week she went from a fit and healthy person, cycling 20..
Sep 171 min read
Michael Gibbons, North Yorkshire
Michael was diagnosed with kidney failure at the age of 55 out of the blue. He was unaware of any side issues or symptoms and continued to..
Sep 172 min read
Camiyah Burton, Coventry
At 3 weeks old Camiyah’s mum Abbie took her to hospital to check the blood in the poo was nothing more than a milk allergy. The doctor at..
Nov 23, 20221 min read
Surivanasi Family, Leeds
Dad (Aky), Son (Akash, 22), Mum (Tina) As a baby, Akash had two dysplastic kidneys and experienced fluid retention in the womb. He needed...
Nov 23, 20221 min read
Chris Holmes, 30, Oxfordshire
Chris had his kidney transplant from his father in December 2021, following 7 months of dialysis. He was part of a ground-breaking...
Nov 23, 20221 min read
Mia Mason, 10, Harrogate
Mia was born on New Year’s Eve 2011 and her mother was told that she wouldn’t survive beyond six months after she was diagnosed with...
Nov 23, 20221 min read
Ben Hastings, 28, Solihull
Ben was fit and healthy and woke up one day and had caught an unknown incurable infection. Ben was only 25 at the time, the attack killed...
Nov 23, 20221 min read
Jenny Glithero, 36, London
Jenny has always been an active and healthy individual with a real passion for cycling, before her transplant, she would cycle 100 miles...
Nov 9, 20221 min read
Sylvie's Story
Read all about Sylvie and her brilliant achievements with the British Transplant Games!
Nov 9, 20222 min read
Jack's Story
Read all about Jack Brotton, an inspiring member of the British Transplant Games community.
Nov 9, 20222 min read
GLOBAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION SUPPORTS WESTFIELD HEALTH BRITISH TRANSPLANT GAMES
A charity that helps to prevent kidney disease and aims to increase the number of organ donors has announced a partnership with the...
Nov 9, 20223 min read
“I FELL INTO A COMA. A WEEK LATER, I WOKE UP WITH A NEW LIVER.”
Her job is to help prepare Britain’s Paralympic athletes to be at their best but, this summer, Emma Wiltshire has some medal-winning...
Nov 9, 20223 min read
A KIDNEY SHARE SCHEME SAVED HIS LIFE
Martin Baker is 47 and lives in Devon with his wife Jacqui, twins Marcus And Reece and daughter Isabella. Here he shares his story and...
Nov 9, 20221 min read
It is just one month to go until the Westfield Health British Transplant Games hits Newport!
In a special video message, Westfield Health Chair Graham Moore explains why they have been supporting the Games for an incredible 11...
Nov 9, 20223 min read
Birmingham transplant recipient lacing up for British Games
A video of Michelle talking about her involvement in the Games can be viewed here A Birmingham mum who had a double lung transplant last...
Nov 9, 20222 min read
FROM KIDNEY FAILURE BABY TO TRANSPLANT GAMES
Two years after donating a kidney to her son Ellis, Dawn Thomas will be cheering him on at the Westfield Health British Transplant Games...
Nov 9, 20223 min read
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM WESTFIELD HEALTH BRITISH TRANSPLANT GAMES – WITH KIDS: A BEGINNER’S GUIDE
Registrations for the 2019 Westfield Health British Transplant Games, Newport have closed. Many of you will be competing for the first...
Nov 9, 20223 min read
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM WESTFIELD HEALTH BRITISH TRANSPLANT GAMES: A BEGINNER’S GUIDE
Are you signed up to take part in your first ever Westfield Health British Transplant Games? If so, you might be wondering what to...
Nov 9, 20223 min read
BRITISH TRANSPLANT GAMES A DREAM COME TRUE FOR SAM
Bridgend’s Sam Scothern is gearing up to take part at the Westfield Health British Transplant Games which comes to Newport from 25-28...
Nov 9, 20223 min read
You can still live a healthy and active lifestyle after a transplant.
Shaun Thomas, 29-year-old renal youth worker and one of the British Transplant Games team managers, is supporting transplant recipients...
Nov 9, 20222 min read
MY DAD GAVE ME A SECOND CHANCE AT LIFE
“My Dad gave me a second chance at life. I think about how to make him proud all the time,” says Kyle Foster from Cwmbran who is gearing...
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