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Scots dad saves son's life after donating kidney following horror diagnosis

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A West Lothian dad saved his son's life by donating his kidney after he received an incurable diagnosis.Craig MacDonald, 28, developed chronic kidney failure and found out his kidney function had reduced by a staggering 92 per cent.

His mum, dad, older sister and several extended family members stepped forward to save him from a future on dialysis and luckily dad James was a match.The pair, from Livingston, underwent the lifesaving transplant operation at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh in February last year.James, 57, a Manufacturer at a packaging company, said: “Craig and I are really close.

We have worked together for many years, and I just wanted to give Craig his life back. I didn’t think twice about it and I think any father would want to do that for their child.”Craig added: “I’m so thankful to my family, to my dad and to the transplant team for saving my life.

The transplant experience has brought me and my dad even closer together.”Craig’s journey with kidney issues began in childhood, but it wasn’t until a family holiday in 2021 that his symptoms became clearer.

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