Stories
Talking about organ donation with your family and registering your wishes on the Organ Donor Register is crucial, despite Scotland’s opt-out system, to ensure your intentions are clear.
To understand the profound impact of organ donation, explore inspiring stories below, showcasing real Highland lives transformed by this selfless act. Read on or if you are ready to take the vital step of recording your decision click on the link to the Organ Donor Register.
Anushka’s Story
When tragedy struck, Anushka Persad found peace in already knowing her husband Chris’s wishes—thanks to simple conversations about organ donation sparked by medical dramas. Their story is a powerful reminder that talking about organ donation today can ease unimaginable decisions tomorrow.
Angela’s Story
Angela Wilson’s life was saved by a heart transplant—an incredible gift made possible by a stranger’s selfless choice. Her story is a moving reminder of how organ donation can turn tragedy into hope and give others a second chance at life.
John’s Story
Told he had “the lungs of a 90-year-old” in his 40s, John Wallace’s only hope was a transplant—and a young man’s selfless choice saved his life. His powerful story shows how organ donation creates a ripple of hope far beyond the operating room.
Duncan’s Story
Duncan MacAulay, a 58-year-old Invernessian who received a life-saving heart transplant, has turned his second chance into a mission to honour his donor by founding Scotland’s first National Transplant Football Team. His inspiring journey from collapse to leading the team at the Euros is a testament to the power of organ donation
Zabrina’s Story
Hooked up to a dialysis machine for over 15 hours a week, Zabrina Harvey’s life is on hold as she waits for a kidney donor to give her a second chance at living fully. Her story is a powerful call to consider organ donation, and the life-changing impact it can have.
Clinicians Story
In a heartfelt exploration, Intensive Care Consultant John Rae and Specialist Requester nurse Rebecca Shekyls reveal the profound impact of organ donation, highlighting how open family discussions can ease the burden of difficult decisions during times of grief. John and Rebecca share compelling insights into saving lives through organ donation, and why discussing your wishes can bring hope out of tragedy.