Brave six-year-old girl who had liver operation will competing in this year’s British Transplant Games - The Droitwich Standard

Brave six-year-old girl who had liver operation will competing in this year’s British Transplant Games

Droitwich Editorial 5th Jul, 2018   0

A BRAVE six-year-old girl from Droitwich whose life was saved by a liver transplant is competing in this year’s British Transplant Games.

Imogen Pullen, who needed the operation when she was just four months old, is hoping to raise awareness about the importance of organ donation when she takes to the track and field.

The youngster loves being active and will be lining up in six events in Birmingham next month.

She will be competing in the obstacle race, ball throw, cup stacking, long jump, 50-metres and the 3k donor run.




Imogen, supported by her family, has always been passionate about urging people to become donors.

“I love sport, and I can’t wait for the Transplant Games, but for me it is very important to promote organ donation, and I do that whenever I can.”


Mum Kate said she was proud of her daughter and her passion for promoting organ donation.

“That’s what saved her life and all of her family, including myself, will be eternally grateful.”

Kate said Imogen’s preparations for the competition had been going well and praised the Four Ashes Golf Centre in Solihull for its support.

Although mini-golf is not one of the 24 activities in Transplant Games, Imogen has been fine-tuning her competitiveness on the centre’s Adventure Golf Course.

“She’s been really busy training for some time now.

“Imogen is so excited about taking part and it means so much to her,” added Kate.

More than 6,000 people in the UK are estimated to be waiting for an organ donation, and three die each day while waiting to find a match.

Visit www.organdonation.nhs.uk to sign up to the organ donor register.

Go to www.britishtransplantgames.co.uk for more on the British Transplant Games.

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