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‘So grateful’: Man describes ‘new lease of life’ after taking part in kidney swap scheme
A youth worker has described his "new lease of life" after taking part in a kidney swap scheme.
Darrel Robinson was in desperate need of a new kidney after his function deteriorated due to a long-term condition.
His friend, Hayley McCarthy, heard of his plight and offered to be tested to see if she could donate one of her kidneys - but was incompatible.
When someone in need of a kidney has a willing donor but they are not a "match", the scheme pairs them with another couple in a similar situation and the donors are "swapped".
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