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 Why we are taking on this challenge? In May 2007 father Bob received a life-saving kidney-pancreas transplant that has now transformed his life. Over the last 35 years, Bob had suffered from type 1 diabetes. As a result of this unrelenting chronic disease, Bob was suffering from end stage renal failure because of his uncontrollable diabetes. He badly needed a new kidney. Bob’s lucky number came up on May 9th 2007 when he was called to the Oxford Transplant Centre for replacement organs had become available. On that day, not only did he receive a transplanted kidney he also received a new pancreas. This new pancreas has meant that Bob no longer has to take the daily regimen of insulin shots to control his glucose. While his initial transplant operation was a physical challenge now after 12 months Bob is well on the way to a new lease of life. Bob and Dot and their family are incredibly grateful for the work and care provided by the Oxford Transplant Centre; so much so that their sons have decide to take on the challenge of cycling to Oxford to fund raise for the Oxford transplant Campaign from Dundee, Scotland. |
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