Dad gave BBC’ s Stephen a kidney 29 years ago—now he needs a new one

Helen Coard: Hope you get a new kidney soon. You are an inspiration when so many in our society crave the DLA to get out of going to work. You are the proof that, with the right work ethos, it’s possible to live and work with a serious illness.

Bridie Creen: Good luck, Stephen, and to all the patients in similar circumstances.

Diane Kells: Your courage and get-on-with-it attitude is why you are one of the nicest and most genuine BBC presenters. Greatest of respects and wishing you every blessing.

Nigel Charlesworth:

Stephen was always a great support during National Transplant Week when I was at Belfast City Hospital.

Shirley Smyth: Thank you for telling your story and highlighting the plight of so many waiting on

transplants. You’re an inspiration. Praying for you.

Thelma MacLaine: Great to highlight the need for donors. Pray you get a new kidney soon. Very humble gentleman.

Rosemary McMullan:

Hope everyone waiting on a kidney gets one soon.

Melanie Edmondson:

Complete respect for Stephen. Hopefully, the phone call will come soon.

Doreen Evans: Very inspirational and courageous person. Hope you get a kidney soon. Take care.

Sandra Smyton Kettyles: Every blessing, Stephen. An inspirational man.

Marion Camlin: Great interview. Hope you get your kidney very soon.

Mark Cotter: Hope it all works out for you.

Jeanette Longwill: Hope

your wait isn’t too long.

Liz Lyness: Spoke very well. Courageous guy.

Teresa McGuinness:

Hope Stephen gets his new kidney very soon. Wishing him good health. Brave man.

Frances Burton: Every blessing, Stephen.

Sheena Spence: Praying you get a new kidney soon, Stephen. Never give up hope. Stay strong.