Transplants Take On Sport

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Joining Lewis this time is kidney transplant recipient and powerlifter, Megan Cairns.

Megan discusses her experience of dealing with childhood kidney failure and having a transplant at the age of 12 as well as the challenges facing young transplant or dialysis patients who want to take up a sport and how she found her passion for powerlifting.

Other topics include bouncing back from setbacks, dealing with bullying and living a healthy and active lifestyle.

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Joining Lewis this week is kidney transplant recipient and Lucky Stars Australia Transplant Cricketer, Ashley Butcher.

Ashley talks about his experience of kidney failure and a heart attack as well as his highlights with the Lucky Stars Australia Transplant Cricket Team.

Hopefully you'll be able to take something from the determination Ashley has shown to bounce back from setbacks and come through the other side to pull on the Baggy Green Cap for Australia.

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Joining Lewis this week is Team GB and Northern Ireland Transplant Team Manager and former Transplant Coordinator, NHS Hero Lynne Holt.

Lynne discusses her experiences of working in organ donation, highlights of managing Team GB & NI and the range of physical and mental benefits of getting involved in sport and physical activity post-transplant.

You'll also find out how you can get involved in the upcoming event, 5K AnyWay - https://wtg2021.com

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This week's guest is bone marrow transplant recipient and runner, golfer and tennis player, Simon Perkin.

Simon speaks openly and honestly about his two bone marrow transplants following a battle with the rare blood cancer, aplastic anaemia as well as his sporting achievements, including running the London Marathon 7 times at impressive speeds and his medal winning trips to the British, European and World Transplant Games.

Once again, this is a slightly longer episode but, as usual, nothing was cut from Simon's story so please listen all the way through to learn more.

Simon's website - www.simonperkin.com

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Joining Lewis this time is Queen of Dialysis, Maddy Warren.

Maddy explains how she has been able to maintain her fitness levels and positive mental attitude throughout 22 years of dialysis and an unsuccessful kidney transplant.

She also discusses how sport has played a major part in her life, especially since being diagnosed with chronic kidney disease. Her determination has seen her complete 500 skydives and the 2018 London Marathon.

This episode is slightly longer than usual but nothing was cut from the recording as Maddy's story is such an inspirational one so please listen all the way through to learn more.

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Joining Lewis this week is fellow kidney recipient and England and Wales Transplant Cricketer, Scott Fairbrass.

Scott speaks openly about the experience of his first transplant rejecting and fortunately, his working second transplant after 7 years on dialysis.

He also discusses his cricketing achievements including playing in Australia as a teenager before his transplant and being part of an Ashes triumph for England and Wales with a huge score on his debut.

England and Wales Transplant Cricket - https://twitter.com/ETransplantC

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Joining Lewis this week is kidney transplant recipient and founder of the World Club Basketball Tournament, Eric Douglin.

Eric discusses his passion for basketball, why he set the tournament up and how he has used it to raise awareness and funds for organ donation and kidney charities. He also talks through the process of receiving a kidney from his wife, Mandi.

World Club Basketball Tournament - https://worldclubbasketballtournament.com

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On the podcast this week is triathlete and living kidney donor, Hannah Owen.

In February 2020, Hannah donated a kidney to her brother, Rhys, who has previously been on the podcast so if you haven't already listened, why not go back to episode 2 and listen to Rhys tell his side of the story.

Hannah discusses her experience of donating a kidney, her triathlon training and events and how she regained full fitness following the donation.

You don't have to know someone in need of a kidney to donate, you can become an altruistic donor. Please also make sure you share your wishes on organ donation with your loved ones so its clear as to what you'd like to happen with your organs. The conversation could lead to lives being saved one day.

Living Donor Support Group UK - https://www.facebook.com/groups/244308043137537/

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On the podcast today is kidney recipient and cricketer, hockey player, badminton player and golfer, Matt Coombs.

In this episode we discuss Matt's sporting achievements including beating Australia at cricket as well as dealing with kidney failure as a teenager, recovering from multiple surgeries, living in more than one country and long-distance marriage.

Matt also bravely and courageously opens up about a sensitive topic he has only recently been able to talk about and speaks about how important talking to friends can be for your mental health.

If you enjoy the podcast, please press subscribe or follow on your chosen podcast provider so you don't miss an episode and why not follow Transplants Take On Sport on social media:

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