Did you know that a healthy person can lead a completely normal life with one kidney? Since 1960, there have been over 1,900 kidney transplants from living donors in Scotland. Find out more at livingdonation.scot #TheExceptionalGift

"I’m living my life exactly the same way, but I’ve been able to change the lives of three other people.” Glasgow dad Paul McVeigh donated his kidney altruistically in 2023, sparking a chain of three transplants. Read his story: independent.co.uk/news/uk/glasgo… #TheExceptionalGift

More than 1,900 people in Scotland have become living kidney donors since the first pioneering surgery in 1960, transforming the lives of people like Lynn, Assed, Stella and George. Find out more about #TheExceptionalGift of living donation at livingdonation.scot

"Claire's given me a life I wouldn’t be able to have otherwise and I’m thankful every day.” Helen, 67, received a kidney from niece Claire, 36, in 2018. Five years on, both women are happy and healthy. Read their story here: organdonation.scot/why-it-matters… #TheExceptionalGift

A big thank you to Calum and Ian who helped us launch our living donation campaign last week. Calum donated a kidney to friend Ian in 2022 after tests showed they were a 100% match. You can watch them discuss their experience here: news.stv.tv/east-central/d… #TheExceptionalGift

"I was suffering on dialysis and I watched a lot of other people struggle too." After nearly three years of dialysis, Seyda's life was transformed by a transplant made possible by her mum and a stranger. Read her story here: organdonation.scot/news/seydas-st…

“On dialysis your life is restrictive, almost like it’s on hold. My brother and my uncle gave me my life back.” Ifrah Raza has had two kidney transplants thanks to her uncle Ijaz and brother Adeel. Learn more about living donation: organdonation.scot/living-donation #TheExceptionalGift

“I’m incredibly grateful to my donor and her family. I’m very lucky to have been given this chance, and I hope anyone in a similar position to what I was in will get the same chance” Morgan received a life-saving heart transplant aged 18. Read her story: organdonation.scot/why-it-matters…

If people aged 16 or over in Scotland don’t make a donation decision, then it is assumed they agree to be a donor if they die in circumstances where donation is possible. Whatever your choice, make your decision known to loved ones. Learn more: organdonation.scot/about-donation

Specialist Nurse in Organ Donation Alison Mitchell explains what your organ and tissue donation decision means for you and your family. Watch to learn more: youtu.be/JkA5fzyGzFA?si…

Living donation is a gift that transforms and saves lives 🎁 Hazel, 72, donated a kidney to son David, 33, in May last year when he was diagnosed with kidney failure. Now the family are celebrating the arrival of David's son this year. Read their story: organdonation.scot/why-it-matters…

Have you made your organ and tissue donation decision known? Leave no doubt by recording your decision on the NHS Organ Donor Register and sharing it with loved ones. Find out why it matters at organdonationscotland.org

The amazing story of cousins Fraser and Louise who received new hearts at Glasgow’s Golden Jubilee National Hospital ♥️ ♥️ The cousins speak of the gratitude they carry for the donors who saved their lives. Read more: news.stv.tv/west-central/c…

Did you know you can choose which organs and tissue you want to donate? If you choose to be a donor, you'll be given the choice when recording your decision on the NHS Organ Donor Register. Find out more about your choices at organdonation.scot

Dr Alastair Morgan and nurse Lisa MacKinnon work at the heart of Edinburgh's transplant centre to ensure as many people as possible get the transplants they need. They talk about their work and urge people to make their donation decision known: edinburghnews.scotsman.com/health/edinbur…

“I know how much every organ counts. It’s so important to let your family know your decision so they can honour it.” Callum, whose life was transformed after a liver transplant, pays tribute to his donor and urges others to make their decision known. organdonation.scot/why-it-matters…

Everyone has a choice – to be an organ donor or opt-out. If you haven’t made your decision yet, it’s important to know the facts. Find out more about organ and tissue donation, including how to record your decision, here: organdonation.scot/about-donation

“Donating a kidney doesn’t hold you back or stop you from doing the things you want to do. The outcome has been 100% positive for everyone." Claire donated a kidney to her Aunt Helen in 2018. Find out how it gave Helen a new lease of life: organdonation.scot/why-it-matters…

Organ and tissue donation saves and improves lives. Whatever your donation decision, it’s important to make it known by recording it on the register and sharing it with loved ones. Read some of our inspiring stories about the difference donation can make: organdonation.scot/your-decision/…

Roger had a life-saving heart transplant in 2018, meaning he got to meet his son Rocco who was born a few months later. Now he’s encouraging others to make their decision known so more lives can be saved: organdonation.scot/why-it-matters…