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Brigg man says his life was transformed after kidney donation - BBC News

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Andrew Hensby and Carl Dunderdale smiling at the camera. Andrew Hensby has short, black hair and is wearing a black top and a colourful, striped lanyard around his neck. Carl Dunderdale has short black hair and is wearing a purple T-shirt and a medal around his neck with green ribbon.

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Brigg man says his life was transformed after kidney donation from lifelong friend

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Carl Dunderdale from Brigg says his life has been transformed after receiving a kidney donation from his longtime friend, Andrew Hensby. Dunderdale was diagnosed with Berger's disease in 2019, and after his kidney function declined in 2023, Hensby tested as a match. The successful transplant took place in August 2024 at St James' Hospital in Leeds. Following his recovery, Dunderdale won a gold medal in the high jump and a bronze in snooker at the UK Transplant Games, qualifying him to represent Great Britain at the World Transplant Games in Belgium.

Key points

  • Carl Dunderdale was diagnosed with Berger's disease, a chronic kidney condition, following a routine health check in 2019.
  • His longtime friend, Andrew Hensby, volunteered to be tested and was found to be a matching kidney donor.
  • The successful transplant surgery took place at St James' Hospital in Leeds in August 2024.
  • Dunderdale won gold in the high jump and bronze in snooker at the UK Transplant Games in August 2026.
  • He qualified to represent Great Britain at the World Transplant Games in Belgium.
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