Andy Iverson suffers from chronic kidney disease and is sharing his story in a bid to raise awareness of the decision to be an organ donor
Andy Iverson suffers from chronic kidney disease and is sharing his story in a bid to raise awareness of the decision to be an organ donor
When Andy Iverson signed the organ donor register he had no idea that one day he would be among those in need of a transplant himself.
Having successfully undergone major surgery for a benign brain tumour at 23, Andy said the experience had made him more aware of the value of life.
He said: “Knowing that my life had been saved by the brain surgery made me think that if ever my time did come I would want to help other people.”
But, 11 years on, the 44-year-old now finds himself as the one in need.
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To register as a donor in California:
www.donateLIFEcalifornia.org | www.doneVIDAcalifornia.org
Outside California:
www.organdonor.gov | www.donatelife.
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