Profiles

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Margo - Interview 01

Margo donated a kidney to her younger brother in 1997, when she was 48 and they were both living in America. The surgery went smoothly and, over thirteen years on, both she and her brother are well.

  • Background

    Margo is a married volunteer and has two adult children. Ethnic background/nationality: White American.

  • Age at interview 61
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Darren - Interview 02

    In 2010, Darren donated a kidney to his 19-year-old daughter. Both recovered well, though he would have liked more information about reimbursement for loss of wages.

  • Background

    Darren is a single production assistant and has an adult daughter. Ethnic background / nationality: Mixed Race.

  • Age at interview 39
  • Sex/Gender Male
  • Wallee - Interview 09

    In 2007, Wallee donated a kidney to a friend ' a Dutchman who lived and worked in Greece. The surgery took place in Holland. Both Wallee and his friend have been well since then. Wallee found the experience enriching and fulfilling.

  • Background

    Wallee is single and works as a music events co-ordinator. Ethnic background / nationality: White Irish.

  • Age at interview 58
  • Sex/Gender Male
  • Annabel - Interview 28

    Annabel donated a kidney to a friend in 2007, when she was 60. She and her friend are both well. Annabel is now involved in setting up a group that aims to raise awareness of living kidney donation.

  • Background

    Annabel is a health writer and journalist. She is married and has two adult daughters. Ethnic background / nationality: White British.

  • Age at interview 64
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Di - Interview 31

    Di donated a kidney to an anonymous recipient in 2010, when she was 58. She found the experience very enriching but would have liked better communication and more information.

  • Background

    Di is single and has an adult son. Ethnic background / nationality: White British.

  • Age at interview 58
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Chris - Interview 32

    Chris donated a kidney to an anonymous recipient in 2010, when he was 72. Both he and the recipient recovered well. Chris is now involved in a new organisation that aims to raise awareness of living kidney donation.

  • Background

    Chris is married and has three children. He is a consultant physician. Ethnic background / nationality: White British.

  • Age at interview 73
  • Sex/Gender Male
  • Paul - Interview 34

    Paul donated a kidney to an anonymous recipient in 2008, when he was 53. He is now involved in an organisation that aims to raise awareness of living kidney donation.

  • Background

    Paul is a married GP with four adult children. Ethnic background / nationality: White British.

  • Age at interview 56
  • Sex/Gender Male
  • Maggie - Interview 36

    Maggie donated a kidney to an anonymous recipient in 2007, when she was 62. She recovered well and is keen to raise awareness of living kidney donation. She believes that the NHS should cover the costs incurred by altruistic donors.

  • Background

    Maggie is married and has two adult children. She is a retired teacher. Ethnic background / nationality: White British.

  • Age at interview 66
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Clare - Interview 37

    Clare became a non-directed living kidney donor in 2011, aged 59. She wanted to give something back after having valuable help with overcoming alcoholism and anorexia. At the time of interview, Clare was recovering well.

  • Background

    Clare is a vet and single. Ethnic background / nationality: White British.

  • Age at interview 59
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Harmanjit - Interview 38

    Harmanjit donated a kidney to her father in 2008, when she was 29. He was 68 at the time and faced the prospect of dialysis. Both of them recovered well. Harmanjit is now keen to raise awareness of kidney donation amongst British South Asians.

  • Background

    Harmanjit is a single student and works part-time. Ethnic background / nationality: British Indian.

  • Age at interview 31
  • Sex/Gender Female