King’s runs the largest liver transplantation programme in Europe and carries out some 50 paediatric transplants per year. Although most children return to a normal life after transplant, they are left with scars, and many experience psychological effects. They will usually need lifelong medication; frequent hospital appointments; blood tests and other procedures; and are more susceptible to illness and infection. The differences from their peers can make transplant children feel very isolated.

Every year 20+ King’s transplant children and their families attend the British Transplant Games; we want to grow this team to enable more children to share the benefits. Being part of the team provides support long after the event, and creates lifelong memories. With King’s patients coming from across the country, the Transplant Games is an important way to bring families together.

To find out more about the team please email team manager Jo Ramsay at kingschildrenstt@gmail.com. For more information on the Transforming Liver Care appeal please visit https://supportkings.org.uk/building-support-networks.

We are fundraising for the British Transplant Games Fund D2338.