Kerr Scott: Alan Trimby - Kidney Replacement
Thu, Feb 25th 2016 at 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Weekly meeting with guest speaker
The Rotary Club met last week with
President Mairhi Trickett in the chair. Kerr Scott introduced the speaker
Alan Trimby who gave an interesting and emotive talk on his kidney transplant
experience. Alan, who was a keen sportsman participating in golf,
athletics and rugby, unknown to him, had a hereditary kidney condition.
This later manifested itself after he had joined the local police force and
resulted in him requiring a kidney transplant. He explained the painful and traumatic journey he
undertook in the procedure when a suitable donor was found which was fraught
with many dangers. All worked out well in the end, fortunately, and Alan
now enjoys a more-or-less normal life but has to monitor and regulate all
aspects of his lifestyle. Many questions ensued which led to further
discussion after which the President thanked Alan for his
talk.
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