Fundraising Lucas an inspiration despite living with debilitating illness

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A young Buddie has raised £450 for people living with kidney failure despite struggling with the illness himself.Lucas Webster, from Glenburn, was born with renal problems and, now aged 22, needs a kidney transplant.But earlier this year, despite his own health problems, Lucas launched a second online fundraiser in support of Glasgow’s Queen Elizabeth University Hospital renal unit patient fund.His long stays at the hospital as an inpatient, and as a recipient of dialysis, mean he knows all too well the challenges facing people living with kidney failure.These experiences and getting to know many other patients and staff at the unit inspired Lucas to launch the online campaign to raise cash for and awareness of renal failure.His first effort in February last year raised £330, with his most recent fundraiser reaching £450.Renfrewshire Live, the new free app dedicated to bringing you around the clock breaking news, is now available to download.Powered by the Paisley Daily Express, Renfrewshire Live is your go-to source for news, features and sport with live coverage provided direct to the app, seven days a week.The dedicated team of experienced journalists, responsible for the publication of the award-winning Express, will focus on breaking news, day and night, across Renfrewshire’s towns and villages.There is also a dedicated St Mirren section that will follow every kick of the ball with the Buddies.Available on both Android and Apple.

Download here: smarturl.it/RenfrewLiveSocialAnd mum Sandra Webster said she could not be more proud of him.She told the Express: “Lucas and I want to thank everyone who contributed.