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Transplants Take On Sport

Ben Hastings: From 2 Weeks to Live to International Footballer

Season 2, Ep. 5

Joining Lewis this time is liver transplant recipient and Nottingham Transplant Football Club player, Ben Hastings.


Ben explains how his life suddenly changed when his liver failed, how he regained his fitness after his transplant and returning to playing football again. He also talks about how important playing football with other transplant recipients has been mentally for him and his preparation for representing Transplant Team GB at the European Transplant Games this summer.


Watch the 'What Happens Next?' clip here


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