Victoria Teece, from Nottingham, is to become the 1000th recipient of a silver pin badge, which is awarded to living organ donors in a national scheme managed by NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT). The 46 year-old from Bramcote received the pin badge after donating her kidney to her husband Paul. Mr Teece was placed on the transplant list for a second time after a kidney from a deceased donor 15 years ago failed. The 44 year-old was delighted when his wife decided to donate one of her own kidneys after it was found to be a match. Mr Teece said: "Victoria was wonderful. She never hesitated...
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