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£ 40,000

Supporting our

The Evelina VIPs

Celebrating transplant patients

Thanks to your wonderful support , young transplant patients at Evelina London can take part in the British Transplant Games each year !
The Games are a fantastic way to celebrate life and demonstrate that children who have had transplants can return to fitness .
Five-year-old Riley has been a patient at Evelina London since she was born . She had a kidney transplant two years ago , with her Dad as the amazing donor .
Riley is lucky to lead a largely normal life following her transplant , but she still notices her differences from other children . That ’ s one of the reasons that the British Transplant Games are so important , as her mum Tara explains .
‘ Riley doesn ’ t often see children who have had a transplant , so it ’ s nice for her to spend time with those who are in a similar situation ,’
she says . ‘ We ’ re so pleased to be able to take part in the British Transplant Games . We want more people to know about it as it ’ s such a special thing . You can ’ t watch an event without a tear in your eye !’
Thank you to all who have fundraised to ensure the Evelina VIPs could compete in 2016 .
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Riley
Huge thanks to Kia Oval and Surrey County Cricket Club , who supported the VIPs with an amazing
£ 40,000