A Stoke woman is marking ten years since her daughter gave her a life-saving kidney. Janet Matthew received the transplant a decade ago, and the operation has transformed her health and outlook. Now she's using the milestone to push organ donation awareness across Stoke and Staffordshire.
Before the transplant, Matthew was exhausted. The toll of her kidney condition had drained her energy and left her struggling with everyday tasks. Her daughter's selfless decision to donate a kidney changed everything for the better.
A decade on, Matthew is in renewed health and determined to inspire others. She wants local residents across Stoke to consider becoming organ donors and understand the life-saving impact their decision could have on families like hers.
Matthew's story comes as organ donation remains a critical need across the UK. The ten-year milestone shows just how transformative a single donation can be, giving recipients in Stoke and beyond a second chance at life.