But diagnosed as having high blood pressure, Craig had months of investigations, ending up with a kidney biopsy in late 2010. “That’s when we learnt he had IgA Nephropathy, a chronic kidney disease,” says Sadie. Sadie learnt that after the operation her remaining kidney would increase in size to compensate. Donating would mean a slightly higher chance of increased blood pressure, but the risk of developing significant kidney disease would be very low. Due to strict confidentiality, they will never know who gave a kidney to Craig, or where Sadie’s went, but Craig will always know who gave him his health back.

Source: Daily Mirror July 10, 2021 15:39 UTC