'I don't want to bury a grandson': Family's plea for transplant for young boy |
Issac Bruce-Whitely, from Debenham, Suffolk, was diagnosed with stage three chronic kidney disease (CKD) when he was two years old.
This has now progressed to stage five, with his kidneys working at 9-12% capacity.
Issac was also rushed to Great Ormond Street Hospital on Saturday after his condition worsened.
Issac is described as a "ray of sunshine" by his family. (Image: Contributed)
His grandad and carer, Hughie Bruce, 60, says he needs a transplant "as soon as possible" to save his life.
"I really don't want to bury a grandson", he said.
"Isaac is so full of love, and he has a huge heart.
Issac's grandad Hughie Bruce is searching for a donor. (Image: Contributed)
"To see what he is going through has been heart breaking.
"We need to get this young man a transplant."
Figures released by NHS Blood and Transplant show that 4,900 people died while actively waiting for a lifesaving transplant over the past 10 years
Kidney Research UK says there are nearly 7,000 people in the UK who are waiting for a kidney transplant, and the numbers have been steadily........