Belfast woman saves husband's life through UK kidney sharing scheme
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Belfast woman saves husband's life through UK kidney sharing scheme

3 hours ago · Originally published 12 Nov 2026 10/10 Original headline: Kidney donation: I saved a stranger's life and also my husband's
When Una Brown was found to be an incompatible donor for her husband Sean, the couple joined the UK Living Kidney Sharing Scheme. By donating her kidney to a stranger, Una triggered a chain that allowed Sean to receive a compatible organ from another donor, ensuring both patients received the life-saving transplants they needed.
Source: BBC Northern Ireland Antrim
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