Mill had a kidney transplant

Mill
I was one of the lucky ones, and am very thankful to my donor and donor family.

Mill's daughter Katrina can't remember a time when her dad was unable to play with her.

Katrina, now 9, was less than 2 months old when her father received the life-changing gift of a new kidney. Before that, Mill required more than 4 hours of dialysis 3 times a week, with his kidneys working at barely 10% efficiency.

Now, thanks to a donated organ, the 47-year-old from Brighton has a new lease on life. His renewed energy has allowed him to play tennis with his daughter and even take up cycling.

When he was about 25, Mill was diagnosed with a kidney disorder and at 40 he was put on dialysis and the transplant waiting list.

'By then, there was about 10% (kidney) efficiency left,' he said. 'I could still function, but I got tired...and I just found I had no energy left.'

Told he would have to wait up to 3 years for a new kidney, after 5 months on dialysis he received the call he was waiting for.

'So, I was one of the lucky ones and am very thankful to my donor and donor family.'

Mill said it was important for families to discuss organ and tissue donation.

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