I donated a kidney to my son - now we're representing Scotland on the pitch
David Mckay donated a kidney to his son Sam, who is now representing Scotland in the Four Nations Transplant Football Championship. The championship features a team composed entirely of transplant recipients, highlighting the importance of organ donation. Both father and son express pride and gratitude for the opportunity to participate in this event.
- ▪Sam Mckay suffered from chronic kidney disease as a child and received a kidney transplant from his father, David Mckay.
- ▪Now a healthy 16-year-old, Sam is part of the Scotland squad in the inaugural Four Nations Transplant Football Championship.
- ▪David Mckay, a sports coaching lecturer, serves as the team coach and expresses pride in his son's achievements.
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| Canonical URL | https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/donated-kidney-son-now-were-214556783.html |
| Publication time | Sat, 30 May 2026 08:29:17 +0000 |
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