Five strangers saved lives in 2025 with heroic acts
In 2025, five ordinary Britons performed extraordinary acts of bravery and altruism, saving strangers' lives. Read their incredible stories of rescue and donation.
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Cystic fibrosis survivor marks 10 years since lung transplant
Joe Russell, 47, celebrates a decade of life after a lifesaving lung transplant for cystic fibrosis. He urges people to join the NHS Organ Donor Register as 8,000 Brits wait.
Murdered Huddersfield mum gives gift of life
Lisa Smith, 33, found fatally injured in Huddersfield home, has donated her organs. Her family thanks community for support as police treat death as murder.
Lucas's first healthy Christmas after transplant
Lucas Lesley, 11, celebrates his first Christmas out of hospital after a liver transplant. Over 8,000 people, including 250 children, await transplants. Join the NHS Organ Donor Register.
Amputee's first Christmas with new hand after sepsis
Kim Smith, 64, a quadruple amputee from Milton Keynes, is celebrating her first Christmas able to open presents after a life-changing hand transplant. She urges sepsis awareness and organ donation talks.
Policeman delivers tragic news, then donates kidney 21 years on
Tim Swinburn told Clare Brixey her son had died in 2004. Two decades later, he saved her life with a kidney transplant. Read their incredible story of friendship and sacrifice.
Amputee gets life-changing hand transplant for Christmas
Kim Smith, 64, receives a new hand after sepsis led to quadruple amputation. She urges families to discuss organ donation this festive season. Read her inspiring story.
Lorna Luxe's Husband Hospitalised After Chemo Complication
Influencer Lorna Luxe shares an emotional health update as husband John Andrews fights organ failure following a chemotherapy complication. Read the latest on his stage four adrenal cancer battle.
Outrage over 'Human Organ Lunch Bags' sold for Christmas
Families of transplant recipients are sickened by the sale of 'Human Organ Lunch Bags' by a UK gift firm. Campaigners demand removal from stores. Read the full story.
Donor's Mother Offers to Pay for Recipient's Vital Drugs
An Ohio mother who donated her son's heart 13 years ago now battles his recipient's health insurer over unaffordable anti-rejection medication costs. Read their emotional story.
Debbie Rush's son, Waterloo Road actor William Rush, dies at 31
Coronation Street star Debbie Rush shares 'unimaginable grief' after death of her 31-year-old son, actor William Rush. Tributes pour in from co-stars. Read the full story.
Corrie star Debbie Rush heartbroken as son dies before Christmas
Former Coronation Street actress Debbie Rush announces the death of her son William. The ITV soap star's family is heartbroken as they share the tragic news just days before Christmas.
Debbie Rush's Son Dies, Becomes Organ Donor
Coronation Street actress Debbie Rush shares heartbreaking news of her son William's death on 17th December. In a final act of kindness, he became an organ donor. Read the family's emotional statement.
US Rabies Death from Transplanted Organ Confirmed
A Michigan man has died after contracting rabies from a transplanted kidney. The CDC report reveals the donor was scratched by a skunk, marking a rare but fatal transmission.
California teen dies in skateboarding accident, donates organs
A 17-year-old's life is cut short in a Thanksgiving skateboarding accident. His legacy lives on, saving seven people through organ donation and sparking a vital helmet safety campaign.
Donor's mum offers to pay for transplant drugs after insurance hike
An Ohio mother who donated her son's heart 13 years ago is fighting to help the recipient afford anti-rejection medication after a health insurance copay surge. Read their emotional story.
NHS 'revolution' to boost organ transplant numbers
A 'revolutionary' NHS surgical technique could provide hundreds more lifesaving transplants. The new method, pioneered in the UK, is being rolled out nationwide to increase usable organs.
Pensioner donates £750k to save village church from demolition
A 91-year-old man in France has stunned his community by donating his entire £750,000 inheritance to restore his local church, securing its future for 150 years. Read this heartwarming story of legacy and generosity.
Woman donates kidney to ex-husband's girlfriend
A remarkable story of forgiveness as a Texas woman saves her ex-husband's girlfriend by donating a kidney, ending their 10-year feud. Discover how compassion overcame conflict.
UK's first successful heart transplant surgeon dies
Sir Terence English, who performed Britain's first successful heart transplant in 1979, has died aged 93. His pioneering work saved thousands and changed organ donation laws.
UK rejects Nigeria's plea to deport organ trafficker
The UK government has refused Nigeria's request to deport former senator Ike Ekweremadu, jailed for organ trafficking. Discover the details of this landmark Modern Slavery Act case.
YouTuber's health crisis sparks $230k fundraising effort
YouTube star Brandon Buckingham faces a long recovery after multiple organ failure. The 30-year-old has launched a GoFundMe to support his wife and baby, raising over $230,000.
Bach's lost organ works discovered after 35-year quest
Musicologist Peter Wollny's three-decade investigation authenticates two previously unknown Bach compositions, performed for first time in 300 years. Discover the fascinating detective story.
YouTuber's Organ Failure Sparks Family Fundraiser
Influencer Brandon Buckingham, 30, reveals acute organ failure diagnosis. With over $100k medical debt, he launches a GoFundMe for his wife and baby. Support reaches £230k.
YouTuber Brandon Buckingham, 30, In ICU
YouTube creator Brandon Buckingham is in intensive care with multiple organ failure. The 30-year-old documentary maker shared the devastating update with his 1.21 million subscribers.
Sam Vanderpump's Liver Disease Diagnosis on Made In Chelsea
Made In Chelsea's Sam Vanderpump diagnosed with irreversible end-stage liver disease requiring transplant. Co-star Ollie Locke shares health update and organ donation campaign.
Former officer gives kidney to mum he supported in grief
Former police officer Tim Swinburn donates kidney to Clare Brixey, 21 years after breaking news of her son's fatal crash. Read this incredible story of compassion.
AI cuts wasted organ transplant efforts by 60%
A new AI tool from Stanford University predicts donor viability, slashing futile liver transplant procedures by 60% and potentially saving thousands on waiting lists.
Jesse Eisenberg's altruistic kidney donation stuns fans
Academy Award-nominated actor Jesse Eisenberg makes extraordinary altruistic kidney donation to complete stranger, sparking vital conversation about organ donation in the UK
Pig Kidney Works in Human for Record 61 Days
In a groundbreaking medical trial, a genetically engineered pig kidney has successfully functioned inside a brain-dead patient for an unprecedented 61 days, marking the longest-ever xenotransplantation achievement and offering hope for solving the organ d
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