 Angie described her partner as a hero after donating her kidney ( Angie Wakefield / SWNS) Angie, a finance assistant of Malvern, Worcs., said: 'I don't know how I am ever going to top it because I owe him my life. It was just the best present anyone could give someone. 'Without him I would have been waiting on the organ donor waiting list for at least six years He has given me a new chance at life and I am forever happily in his debt.' Steve added: 'Since being together, I have watched her struggle every day. "I needed to do something, I couldn't see the love of my life this way anymore. 'That's when I got in contact with the hospital for tests to see if I was a match to give her my kidney.' He added: 'I am so happy now. I look at her and she looks amazing and so healthy. Even the day after the operation, I could see a huge difference in her. Tragic sudden death of 'kind' teen as mum pays tribute to her baby girl 'It's amazing what you can do to help someone's life. I feel amazing knowing Angie is back and ever){kind=link}
Angie Wakefield has now been given a second chance at life thanks to partner Steve Hardwick, who donated a kidney after learning he was a match – and now plans to make her his wife
A devoted boyfriend proved he is the perfect match for his partner… by donating his kidney to save her life.
Steve Hardwick, 39, gave the precious gift to Angie Wakefield as she fought Lupus disease, which attacked her immune system.
It left her with kidney failure and requiring dialysis treatment. Steve decided to see if he could be a donor and miraculously proved to be a match.
Mum-of-one Angie, 39, has now been given a second chance at life after undergoing the transplant operation at Birmingham’s Queen Elizabeth Hospital.