James received a life-saving kidney transplant from friend

James Walker, a father of two, struggled with fatigue despite sleeping well. After experiencing heart complications in 2020, doctors found his kidney function declining. His best friend, Keith, donated a kidney, significantly improving James's health. The transplant took place in Belfast, facing delays due to fog. After the surgery, James felt an immediate boost in energy and warmth, with his kidney function improving rapidly. He is now looking forward to welcoming his daughter’s third child. James expressed gratitude for Keith's donation and the care he received. He is one of 5,000 kidney transplant recipients from the West of Scotland Transplant Service, which recently celebrated this milestone.