URMSTON youngster, Hayden Harrison, joined the Manchester Children’s Hospital team at the British Transplant Games 2015 in Newcastle.

The annual sporting event is held every year for children and adults who have undergone transplants, and to raise awareness and funds for charities that help them through the process.

Hayden, aged four, was born with renal problems and was on dialysis from aged one-and-half until he had had a kidney transplant in November last year, donated by his dad, Wayne.

He earned three silver medals after taking part in various athletics events in Newcastle over the weekend between July 30 and August 2.

Mum, Lauren, said: “It was lovely to meet all the different families and children who have had transplants and hear their stories.

“Without the funding from the Kidneys For Life charity, it wouldn’t have been possible for many of the families to attend every year, and have an amazing time celebrating with all the children who have had a second chance in life.”

The Games aim to demonstrate the benefits of transplantation, encouraging transplant patients to regain fitness, whilst increasing public awareness of the need for more people to join the NHS Organ Donation Register and discuss their wishes with their families.

For more on joining the register, visit organdonation.nhs.uk/register-to-donate

To donate to Hayden’s appeal for Kidneys For Life, click here.