Meet Lisa Pengelly, a mum from Cardiff whose life took a dramatic turn this summer thanks to a life-saving liver transplant. For years, Lisa struggled with severe fatigue and forgetfulness, even having to quit her job and often napping for hours after dropping her daughter off at school. Little did she know, her liver was in trouble again.
Diagnosed with scarring on her transplanted liver, Lisa was no stranger to the organ transplant journey—this was her second. Her health began to decline, but hope arrived when she received a call for another transplant, her ticket to another chance at life. The surgery at the Royal Free Hospital was a success, and she woke up feeling like a new woman—free of jaundice and unrecognizable even to herself!
Thankfully, with the incredible care from her medical team, Lisa overcame complications post-surgery. Fast forward some days in the hospital, and she’s back home, stronger and cherishing every moment with family and friends. Her story is a powerful reminder of the importance of organ donation. For Lisa, it’s not just a discussion—it’s a family conversation that could save lives.
Lisa’s journey paints a picture of resilience and gratitude. Her second chance at life is thanks to organ donors who decided to give the ultimate gift. She urges everyone to talk to their loved ones about organ donation, a decision that could mean the world to someone like her.
Let’s keep the conversation going—consider becoming an organ donor today! 💚