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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Stay up to date with all of the latest news for the British Transplant Games
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
- Sep 17
- 1 min
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 17
- 2 min
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 17
- 2 min
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 17
- 2 min
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 17
- 2 min
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 17
- 1 min
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 17
- 2 min
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..
- Aug 8, 2023
- 2 min
UK’S biggest celebration of organ donation leaves lasting legacy in Coventry.
Last weekend (27-30 July 2023) the Westfield Health British Transplant Games took Coventry by storm.
- Apr 18, 2023
- 1 min
100 days to go until the Westfield Health British Transplant Games arrive in Coventry for 2023
Now in its 45th year, the Westfield Health British Transplant Games, the flagship event of Transplant Sport, is coming to Coventry in...
- Nov 29, 2022
- 5 min
Westfield Health British Transplant Games lands in Coventry for 2023
Today (29th November 2022) Transplant Sport has officially launched the 2023 Westfield Health British Transplant Games in Coventry. The...
- Nov 9, 2022
- 1 min
Registration for the Leeds British Transplant Games 2022 is now open!
Today (18th February 2022) games organisers have announced that registration for the Westfield Health British Transplant Games has...
- Nov 9, 2022
- 3 min
Westfield Health British Transplant Games lands in Leeds for 2022
Today (24 November 2021) the Westfield Health British Transplant Games have once again launched in Leeds, looking ahead to an event which...
- Nov 9, 2022
- 3 min
Dates revealed for the 2022 Westfield Health British Transplant Games in Leeds!
Today games organisers have announced that the Westfield Health British Transplant Games will be taking place in venues across Leeds from...
- Nov 9, 2022
- 3 min
Entries open for the first British Transplant Games Cycling Sportive
Entries have opened for an inaugural Cycling Sportive which will take place on 8 August 2021, ahead of the 2022 Westfield Health British...
- Nov 9, 2022
- 2 min
Transplant Sport and MLS Statement
Although the Leeds Transplant Games are still many months away, we know that many people are starting to think about making plans ...
- Nov 9, 2022
- 2 min
Design Agency, Icon to continue support of British Transplant Games
Design Agency, Icon to continue support of British Transplant Games
- Nov 9, 2022
- 3 min
Coronavirus Statement
Organisers of the British Transplant Games are closely monitoring all official guidance regarding the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) from...
- Nov 9, 2022
- 2 min
THE DONOR RUN: COME AND RUN IN NEWPORT TO SUPPORT ORGAN DONATION
Almost a thousand participants who have received life-saving transplant operations are coming to Newport for the Westfield Health British...
- Nov 9, 2022
- 2 min
BE A PART OF THE WESTFIELD HEALTH BRITISH TRANSPLANT GAMES
Organisers of the 2019 Westfield Health British Transplant Games, Newport are inviting community groups to be a part of its Opening...
- Nov 9, 2022
- 3 min
Rare disease charity shows support for transplant games
Written by Mary Ferguson on Wednesday the 12th of June 2019. A charity that supports people with the rare disease pulmonary hypertension...
- Nov 9, 2022
- 2 min
#HAVETHECHAT
The aim of the Westfield Health Transplant Games is to raise awareness of the importance of donating organs, blood, stem cells and bone...
- Nov 9, 2022
- 2 min
UP TO 200 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR GAMES
With just 50 days to go to the start of the Westfield Health British Transplant Games in Newport, organisers have revealed they are...
- Nov 9, 2022
- 2 min
WALES TEAM TO PERFORM LAP OF HONOUR
It is now less than 100 days to go until the Westfield Health British Transplant Games descend on Newport (25-28 July). And to celebrate,...
- Nov 9, 2022
- 3 min
ARGUS NAMED AS MEDIA PARTNER
Today we can announce that the South Wales Argus are our official media partners of The 2019 Westfield British Transplant Games which are...
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