Lanarkshire sisters mark 40th anniversary of kidney transplant with 'Say it With Flowers' award

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Mum-of four Denise Boyd has been nominated for this week's 'Say it With Flowers' award by her loving sister Lorraine Campbell.And as it is with many of our recipients, Denise's nominations is for going the extra mile - but in this case, it's the extra mile and then some.Lorraine wanted to recognise Denise's selflessness and love for her family to mark the 40th anniversary of her life-saving gift, when she donated her kidney to save her sister's life.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android It's been 40 years since the former Our Lady’s High pupil, 18 at the time, made the ultimate sacrifice for a then 21-year-old Lorraine.

Lorraine told Lanarkshire Live : “It's simple - she saved my life and that of my three sons and four grandkids. “For me, the transplant was a no-brainer - it’s just not a life on dialysis, you have no energy.

But it was a huge thing for Denise.“The day that they sent for her, I was on dialysis and they told us she was a 99 per cent match."She burst into the room to tell me, she was so excited to help."Denise had wanted to help her sister when she was just 16, but she was too young.When she was finally able to help, the major operation in March 9, 1982 took around 13 hours and saw doctors cut right round Denise's rib cage, before removing her left kidney which was implanted on the right