David Marshall, aged 38, was donated a kidney by his wife Jo when he suffered an illness brought on by diabetes, which he had suffered from since childhood.
The couple, who live in Brincliffe Edge and run a florist’s shop together in Dore, underwent the major procedure after Jo proved to be a perfect kidney match.
Since the successful operation, David’s symptoms have completely disappeared and Jo, 45, has experienced no complications.
David said it was initially ‘very difficult’ to accept Jo’s offer of a kidney - but he now feels very grateful to her for keeping him alive.
“She has saved my life,” he said.
“At first I wouldn’t let Jo do it - I said no. I didn’t want to put her at risk. It’s very difficult to accept a gift like that, but she would rather me be healthy and well.”
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