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Aberdeen Man Gives Kidney to Stranger
18 Mar
Summary
- A grandfather donated a kidney to a stranger to save a life.
- He was inspired by people dying on organ waiting lists.
- The recipient received the kidney in Birmingham, described as 'lightning bolt' news.
A grandfather from Aberdeen has donated a kidney to a stranger, motivated by the urgent need on organ waiting lists. He described his decision as wanting to help because "we have two - we only need one."
The self-employed architect underwent thorough physical and psychological evaluations before his surgery, which took place in Edinburgh. His family was initially surprised but ultimately supportive of his life-changing decision.
His donated kidney was flown to Birmingham for a recipient who was described as "Tier One," meaning they were in desperate need and had low chances of finding a match. The recipient considered the news of the compatible kidney a "lightning bolt."
Ian Rodger hopes sharing his story will raise awareness for living organ donation, emphasizing the rewarding nature of helping others. He feels incredibly good knowing he has helped someone in critical need.
