Issue 53 | December 2012

Transplant The newsletter for transplant patients and staff

Skydiving Kieran Sandwell, heart transplant patient from Cambridge

Merry Christmas and a happy new year from all at Papworth Hospital

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Transplant The newsletter for transplant patients and staff

Contacting Us

Dear readers Welcome to our winter issue of Transplant Times. It is so lovely to receive your contributions to the magazine, and this issue is no exception as we have everything from poems to parachute jumps! With 2013 close upon us, this issue is themed around resolutions. If you have any suggestions about what you would like to see included in future issues of the magazine, then I would love to hear your ideas. I can be contacted via email: kirsty.dance@papworth. nhs.uk or on my direct dial telephone number: 01480 364444. Merry Christmas and a happy new year! Kirsty Dance Editor, Transplant Times

Hospital General Enquiries Switchboard 01480 830541 Fax 01480 831315 Email [email protected] Website www.papworthhospital.nhs.uk PALS 01480 364896 Transplant Continuing Care Unit Tel 01480 364455 Email [email protected] Changed your address, phone number or any other details? Let the TCCU nurses know if your contact details change, especially telephone numbers - we want to stay in touch! Transplant Times is provided free. No part of this publication should be reproduced without the written permission of Papworth Hospital. The publishers and printers cannot accept liability for any errors or omissions. Give the gift of life For information about organ donation and transplantation, visit www.uktransplant.org.uk Front cover Skydiving Kieran Sandwell, heart transplant patient from Cambridge

Facts and figures January to October 2012 Total number of transplants and VADs Heart

21

Heart-lung

1

Single lung

9

Bilateral lung

18

Total transplants

49

VADs

13 Number of patient assessments

Number of outpatient clinic attendances

Heart

88

Heart*

1892

Lung

187

Lung

1555

Total

275

Total

3447

*This includes all heart, heart failure, and VAD clinic attendances 1

December 2012 From the Top This is my third Christmas as the Transplant Directorate Manager, and I am pleased to report on a very successful year in many ways. We have worked hard to achieve improvements in the service and patient pathways in response to the feedback from you, via our event back in sunny July, and from various surveys that have been undertaken. My thanks as ever goes to those of you who have provided us with the feedback that we need to make improvements which will make the most difference to you. Moving into the new year I will be reviewing 2012/13 and making plans for 2013/14. This includes our objectives setting, agreeing projects

Transplant Cycle Team and negotiating service budgets. Each year we work to improve our efficiency, along with the rest of the NHS, whilst aiming to improve quality. As I am sure you will be aware from the media stories 2013/14 holds many challenges for the NHS, and that includes a change of commissioner for transplant services. We are still awaiting news of how this will impact on us and more details should be available for the next Transplant Times issue. May I wish you all a very merry Christmas and a happy and healthy new year. Diane Goodwin Transplant Directorate Manager

A message from our Director Welcome to the Christmas 2012 issue of Transplant Times. Once again we are coming to the end of a very busy year. Although we have maintained transplant activity on a par with last year, more patients have been referred to Papworth Hospital for transplant assessment. Of course, none of this would be possible if it wasn’t for the brave decisions of donor families to whom we all owe so much, and our thoughts turn to them at this time of year. In the summer we held our first patient engagement event and more than 60 of you joined us for tea, cakes and feedback! The aim of the event was to hear from you what you think works well

in the transplant service, and what we could be doing better. Whilst the majority of the experiences shared with us were overwhelmingly positive, we were able to identify some areas on which we can focus our efforts. We hope this will be the first of many such events, but I would encourage you to give your feedback on our services at any time. Our thoughts naturally move to next year and what it might have in store. Priorities for the Transplant service include a focus on research and on exploring the use of innovative technologies to increase the numbers of usable donor organs. We will of course keep you up-to-date with progress. In the meantime, I would like to wish you all a very peaceful Christmas and a happy new year. Steven Tsui Clinical Director, Transplant Services

Papworth LeJog victory The Papworth Transplant Cycle Team successfully completed their epic journey across the country. The team, made up of transplant patients, their families, and transplant staff, took on the 1047 mile challenge to cycle from Lands End to John O’Groats to raise over £20,000 for the Transplant Unit Talking about the challenge Dr Jas Parmar, Transplant Consultant, said: “The whole team was brilliant and to see patients like Ernesto Antonio complete the ride after his transplant demonstrates what a fantastic treatment this can be. We are now looking forward to the next challenge!”

Papworth Hospital Board of Directors Meeting Held in public The next meeting will be held on 31 January 2013 in the Governor’s Room, Papworth Hall, Papworth Hospital. Please call Corporate Affairs on 01480 364657 if you require further information. 2

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Doctor’s Notes

New year’s resolutions

What a fantastic year it has been, the amazing events around the Queen’s Jubilee and the Olympics have helped to lift the nation’s spirits in these economically gloomy times. In addition the Papworth Transplant Lands End to John O’Groats cycle team has also succeeded in completing this epic physical event. The team covered 1047 miles in 14 days, to help to raise awareness for organ donation and to raise funds for transplant research. We have superseded our fund raising target and have raised in excess of £20,000 for transplant related research in our department. A large part of this is thanks to the extreme generosity and support from all the patients. We as a team are all very grateful and

humbled by this and look forward to using the money raised to help us with our research programme. During our journey we had the opportunity to raise awareness amongst the general public. I had four local radio interviews, there were three regional news items, nine of our fellow cyclists signed up for organ donation and we handed out numerous organ donor cards. This has only been possible because of the support that we have enjoyed from colleagues and patients alike. I would like to thank Jayan, Clive, Laura, all the nurses and co-ordinators who allowed Richard and myself to undertake this endeavour. This undoubtedly put additional work on everyone’s shoulders. Finally a massive thank you to two very special people; the first is

Margaret, whose mum had a lung transplant at Papworth 12 years ago. At the age of 15 she completed this formidable journey in great style. She is an absolute credit to both her parents and a wonderful young lady; the second is Ernesto who was just brilliant - he was leading me up many of the very steep hills. He is not just a fantastic advert for the success of transplantation but also one of the most amazing human beings I have ever met. Jas Parmar Consultant Transplant Physician

Transplant Continuing Care News

Improvements, changes and new faces! Christmas and the new year is fast approaching (again!) and as this edition is focused on new year resolutions and innovations, I thought I would tell you about a few things that are happening in the Papworth transplant arena. Some of you will have noticed that you have suddenly started getting copies of the letters we send out to your local doctors when you have not previously done so. This is in a bid to ensure all of our patients are aware of the correspondence that occurs between us and your local team and another way we communicate what has happened as part of your clinic visit. Please be assured this is not taking away the personal touch as one of the nursing team will always call to update you of any changes or new information, but it is a really good way of you seeing how we try to keep everyone who cares for 3

you completely updated regarding your health condition. If there is anything you don’t understand then as always call the nursing team and we will ensure we fully explain everything to you. We are continually trying to improve our ever-growing service and following feedback from some of you we are looking at having a patient support event next summer. This is still in the early stages of being organised but would be an event that we would hold regularly for patients and their relatives, to gain further support, with the Papworth Transplant Team on hand to facilitate. As more details unfold I will communicate with you all to ensure this is a really successful event. We will soon be sending you all a short patient satisfaction survey to get your views on our service. Please could I kindly ask that you complete and return it, as this really helps us shape the service to meet your needs and views. There have also been some changes in how we book patient transport and who is eligible. Dependant on where

you live, you may be referred back to your GP to organise. This is simply because we are no longer authorised to book it. You will also have noticed some new faces joining the nursing team over the last few months; be assured most of the old faces are still here! We welcome our new staff to our transplant family. As you will read Celia is working with our theatre staff here at Papworth Hospital for a few months but I will do my level best to ensure everything continues to run smoothly in her absence. As always, if there is anything you are concerned about, or simply need a chat and catch-up then feel free to contact me. Have a happy, healthy and wonderful Christmas and new year and I look forward to seeing you all at your next appointment with us. Cheryl Riotto Acting Transplant Modern Matron

December 2012 Dietetic News

Eating resolutions How often do you enthusiastically make new year’s resolutions about eating more healthily only to find you can’t keep to them and give up before the end of January? Try a different approach this year by making a few small dietary changes that you are more likely to keep to in the long-term. When you have achieved your goal then move on to make other changes. Examples of dietary changes you could try include: • Increase intake of wholegrain foods by swapping white bread for wholegrain bread or swapping brown rice for white rice • Reduce portion sizes by using a smaller plate for food at mealtimes • If you find it difficult to eat the recommended five portions of fruit and vegetables a day, then start by adding one more portion a day. You can use fresh, dried or frozen e.g. add fruit to cereal at breakfast, add tinned tomatoes to a casserole, add grated or chopped carrots to a spaghetti bolognese • Reduce fat and calories by choosing latte and frappe coffees made with skimmed milk rather than whole milk • Reduce intake of sugary foods by swapping fizzy drinks for sparkling water with a small amount of fruit juice or use diet fizzy drinks • Reduce the amount of salt you eat by not adding salt when cooking or at the table. Try using herbs, spices, pepper and lemon juice to flavour food instead Don’t give up if you stray from your resolutions for a day - just get back on-track the next day. We wish you all a very happy and healthy Christmas. Carol Holder and Carolyn May Dieticians

Transplant Coordinator News

What’s new in mechanical circulatory support Firstly, a little about the programme. MCSD (Mechanical Circulatory Support Device) is the term used to describe the implantable devices sometimes used to support suitable patients through to their transplant. At Papworth Hospital we currently have patients supported using a Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) and one patient being supported using a Total Artificial Heart (TAH). Papworth Hospital has been using various support devices for the last fifteen years and has performed over 160 implants. These devices can be used for short-term support, where the patient must remain in the hospital

setting, or long-term support where the patient may be discharged home to wait for the call for a heart transplant. The theme running through this edition of Transplant Times is ‘new resolutions’, so in my first article I want to let you know about some changes to the MCSD programme. One change to the MCSD programme was my appointment as the lead nurse for the MCSD programme earlier this year. This role has been created to provide patients with a seamless service from point of referral until the end of their time on mechanical support. Another recent change is the introduction of a home INR monitoring programme. This involves the patient being trained to use a handheld INR monitoring device so they are able to check their INR without having to go

to the GP or hospital, this will improve the patient’s quality of life. We aim to provide all of our MCSD patients with this training in the early part of next year. With the ever increasing challenge of decreasing heart donors, and an increasing need for heart transplant, MCSD programmes will have a significant role to play in the coming years. The manufacturers of these devices are constantly looking to improve their products, making them safer, easier to implant and give patients the best quality of life possible. I look forward to the challenges that my new role will bring and would like to wish you all a merry Christmas. Paul Lincoln MCSD Lead/Transplant Coordinator 4

Transplant Times | Newsletter for transplant patients and staff Transplant Thanks

Physiotherapy News

Cairde Catherine Heartfelt thank you from Papworth Hospital staff Staff from the Transplant Unit, Mallard and the thoracic wards met in Transplant Outpatients, to say a heartfelt thank you to Danny Quinn, who together with his sister-in-law, Siobhan Dillon, had travelled from their homes in Northern Ireland to handover donations totalling £22,000. This tremendous amount was raised by a huge sporting charity event ‘Cairde* Catherine’ held in memory of Danny’s wife Catherine. Catherine was accepted onto Papworth’s transplant waiting list in October 2009 and had a double lung transplant in May 2010 but sadly passed away in May 2011, aged just 42. The family were keen that the ‘Cairde Catherine’ event raised awareness of organ donation as well as funds for Papworth Hospital. The staggering amount of money raised shows the high regard and warmth that people feel for Danny and his family, and all staff at Papworth are enormously grateful to them. The event was supported by sportsmen and women from across Ireland. *Cairde is the Irish for ‘friends of’.

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A new challenge When was the last time you tried something new? Is there something you’ve been wanting to try, but just haven’t got round to or haven’t felt confident enough to do? Set yourself a challenge, no matter how big or small! Here are just a few suggestions of things you could try: Walking from a gentle stroll to Nordic walking, it’s a great place to begin. Start with something short, a distance you know you’ll manage, and then gradually go further - take a friend who you can have a chat with on the way. If possible try and discover new places to go. If you’re keen, then look at local walking clubs in your area. Dancing great for balance, strength, stamina and laughter. Whether it’s dancing with your partner in the living room, challenging your grandchildren to a dance-off on the Wii or attending a local dance club, why not give it a go? It’s bound to make you smile! Yoga and pilates a good way of improving your core strength and flexibility and also very relaxing. There are all sorts of levels to suit everyone. You don’t have to join a club; there are many books, DVDs and games that will teach you the basics and more.

Be inspired by music whether you put on your favourite CD or just have the radio on, moving to music can be motivational and fun. Get involved and try something new! Just remember the important rules for exercise: • Always warm up and cool down • Start gradually and build yourself up slowly • If you’re unwell then don’t exercise until you feel better and then start up slowly again • Use your perceived exertion scale (6-20) aiming to work around 11-14 when exercising - make sure you can ‘walk and talk’ • Wear appropriate clothes, dress in layers in colder weather and make sure you have appropriate shoes Why not send us a photo of what you’ve been up to? You might even inspire us to try something new too… Jane Wijeratna Physiotherapist Team Leader

December 2012 Pharmacy Notes

Hospital Events

New Year’s resolutions, anyone? As Christmas is fast approaching, the time for making new year’s resolutions will soon be here. You may be thinking of financial, romantic and social changes, but do consider whether the way you take your medicines may also need a review. Despite the importance of medicines post-transplant to keep your transplanted organ healthy, many transplant recipients do not always take their medicines exactly as prescribed. Whilst for some medicines, taking them at the exact time prescribed may not matter, for others this is crucial. For example, we ask that you take Prograf on an empty stomach (at least one hour before or two hours after a meal) because taking it with food decreases the amount you absorb. If you take Prograf with a moderate fat content meal, the maximum concentration of Prograf in your blood is halved. Additionally, taking doses late or skipping them has been shown to be the cause of a significant percentage of the cases of rejection. How do you know whether you are taking your medications appropriately? Medications should be supplied to you with a patient information leaflet, which will describe how you should take the medication (i.e. with or without food). Please note that occasionally we will tell you to take something slightly differently to what this leaflet says -

but do ask if you are confused. Your blue book should give you information about the time of day to take each medication, but we are always happy to advise if you are unsure. How can you help yourself? Consider why you are not taking your medication at the right time. Is it because you forget? If so, consider the following: Mobile phone alarms, apps for your ipad or Smartphone - there is a large selection of apps available. For the technophobes - think about placing medications or reminders in handy places (i.e. a reminder of morning medicines in the cupboard with the breakfast cereal) What to do if you are struggling? We try to design medication regimes as patient friendly as possible (within the constraints of how the medications need to be taken). However, if you feel that you struggle to take the medicines at the time we have requested, do talk to us; we may be able to move times to be more convenient to your lifestyle. Remember: the single most important thing you can do to protect your longterm health is to take your medicines correctly. Wishing you all a happy and healthy new year. Heather Chapman Transplant Pharmacist

Special guest in transplant! Staff Nurse Beth Crooks’ brother Jonnie Peacock made a ‘cardboard’ appearance in the Transplant Department. Jonnie is an English sprint runner. He won gold at the 2012 Summer Paralympics, representing Great Britain in the T44 men’s 100 metres event. Aged five he contracted meningitis resulting in the disease killing the tissues of his right leg.

Involvement event feedback As reported in our last issue of Transplant Times, in July this year more than 60 transplant patients and their carers/relatives came to Papworth Hospital to participate in the Transplant Involvement Event. The event was hosted by the Transplant team and aimed to hear from patients what they thought was good about the service they received and also areas for improvement. The event focussed on all areas of the transplant journey from assessment through to post transplant care. Evaluation of the feedback from this event has allowed us to identify four key areas which we can improve upon, these are: • The need for a support group • Familiarisation with members of the transplant team from the early assessment stages • The need for wifi internet access when you visit Papworth. • Further patient involvement events. We are currently looking at ways we can incorporate these key areas into the service we currently provide to improve things for all our visiting patients and relatives. We are always happy to hear any feedback you may have, so if an idea occurs to you during your visits to Papworth, then please speak to a member of the Transplant Team. 6

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20 years after my heart transplant

Band calling for talent Simon Cooper and Chris Massen are two lung transplant patients who are looking at starting a band. Simon and Chris are skilled musicians who play drums and bass, but are seeking out some other talented players to join them. They ideally need members to take up the roles of lead guitar, rhythm guitar, keyboard and also a singer. The lads have lots of exciting plans in the pipeline, so if you have what it takes and want to be involved in this exciting project please contact info@ simoncooperonline.co.uk

Skydiving Kieran As featured on the front page of this issue - Kieran Sandwell, heart transplant patient from Cambridge said of his skydiving experience: “It was an amazing six minutes, expensive yes, but truly incredible and something that I would never have been able to do had it not been for the super team of experts fixing me three years ago and keeping me going.” Kieran is open to suggestions for his next challenge, but all of us in the Transplant Directorate would like to offer our congratulations for completing this challenge. 7

I am so pleased to be writing this since my transplant I have been given a gift - not only a ‘Gift of life’, but also a ‘Gift to live’. In 1990 we were proud to announce the birth of our daughter, but so unprepared for my own health to deteriorate. Four days later, not feeling brilliant and still in the maternity hospital, I went blue. A cardiologist, Dai Rowlands, diagnosed me with post-perennial cardiomyopathy. Two months later he confirmed his diagnosis by an angiogram. In June 1992 he referred me to Papworth Hospital where I was assessed for a heart transplant, I was sure Stephen Large was wrong - I couldn’t be dying. Two months later I was blessed with the gift of a heart, good job as my heart fell to bits (Frank

Wells preformed the operation). Ok I was wrong I did need a heart! Now I had the opportunity to live. Being able to play with my daughter; enjoying the enchanting laughter of a two year old; seeing all those mile stones; ballet lessons; first day at school; learning to ride a bike; drama classes; secondary school; college; 18th and 21st birthdays. Loads of tears and laughter. My husband and I recently celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary and because of my transplant we’ve been able to enjoy our first family holiday, bowling, swimming, dog walking, more holidays in the UK and abroad (a first for us), where we experienced climbing up amongst the trees. Personally I achieved my lifetime goal of obtaining a qualification to work with children (which I did from 1995-2010). I worked in all sorts of settings, and I ended up being a manager of an afterschool club. Sadly I’m not working at present due to my health. My heart is still in good nick - it’s just my body’s nerve endings having a malfunction (fibromyalgia). Many thanks to the Papworth team past and present for all their care over the past 20 years. Michelle Abbott

My day fishing I chose my bait And cast my line I settled down To bide my time

I wound line in I let it out In my mind I had a doubt

Aching arms and Aching back Suddenly the line Went slack

A gentle breeze blew Across my face And my heart Began to race

I never felt a Fish so strong I wondered What could go wrong

Oh it fought with All its might Now its gone And out of sight.

I had a bite My line went tight And the fish began to fight

It came in close It went out far This went on for About an hour

A poem by Peter Chant, heart transplant patient in 2001, from Somerset

December 2012 Staff News

Welcome to

Welcome to

Welcome to

Hannah Wilson Staff Nurse

Debra Thomas Transplant Consultant

Lorraine Cousins Clinic Coordinator

Donation Welcome to

Goodbye to

Ilona Kubica Clinic Coordinator

Emma Jackson Staff Nurse

Alan Forster kindly presented the Transplant Unit with a cheque for two thousand pounds to celebrate the tenth anniversary of his heart transplant. The money was raised by various fundraising events for family and friends and will be used towards the funding of research projects at Alan’s request. Congratulations Alan and many thanks for such a wonderful effort.

Welcome to

Welcome to

Goodbye to

Chris Bradley Staff Nurse

Marius Roman Transplant Research Fellow

Caroline Woodcock Pathway Coordinator

Secondment for Celia I just wanted to take the opportunity to let you know that I’m taking a nine month secondment working in the operating theatres here at Papworth. Whilst I am away Cheryl will be acting as matron and as always looking after you all. I will miss you all but will keep in touch with what is happening. I wish you all the best. Celia

BBC Children in Need Transplant staff held a cake sale on 16 November 2012 and managed to raise a grand total of £200. Well done to everyone involved!

Staff Achievement Awards 2012 The following transplant staff were recognised for their dedication at this year’s awards ceremony: • Celia Hyde won the individual category for “Achieving Excellence”. • Kirsty Dance won the individual category for “Working Differently”. • Clive Lewis achieved a Highly Commended in the individual category of “Caring for Patients” • Transplant Continuing Care Unit achieved a Highly Commended in the team category. 8

Transplant Times | Newsletter for transplant patients and staff Papworth Hospital Charity

Exciting trials have begun at Papworth

You can win up to £25,000 every week, and the charity receives half of each entry you make - so it creates winners all round. It’s only £1 per week to join and your support really does add up to making a big difference to our patients and staff. Joining is hassle free, no queuing for your tickets or checking your numbers as winners cheques are sent out automatically - all you have to do is sign up and then wait for a nice surprise in the post. So what’s stopping you - join online now by going to www. papworthhospitalcharity.org.uk/ lottery and following the links from there. If you’re not online just get in touch with the Charity Office and we will send you a form in the post and good luck with your entry! Registered Charity 1049224

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Whilst the results from heart and lung transplantation remain excellent, we recognise that there is a severe shortage of organs available for transplantation. This has meant that many transplant candidates have not received transplants in a timely manner and some have sadly succumbed to their illness. We see this as an entirely unsatisfactory situation and have been trying to seek ways to address this. One way has been to use new techniques to try and improve the organ availability. Papworth Hospital is involved in three transplant clinical trials. You may hear the following names: DEVELOP-UK, INSPIRE (OCS-Lung) and Proceed II (OCS-Heart). The idea is to compare these new techniques to our standard practice. The DEVELOP–UK uses Ex-vivo lung perfusion (EVLP), a technique established since 2006, as a method to resuscitate, assess and improve marginal lungs after they are retrieved. EVLP can help to identify lungs which may be improved outside the donor body and made suitable for transplantation. The procedure involves placing the lungs on a modified heart lung bypass machine and assessing their improvement with various techniques to remove fluid and improve lung compliance. All five of the UK lung transplant centres take part in the DEVELOP-UK

trial. Included in the study are some elements of research which we hope will give us great insight into ways to improve the recovery of lungs. INSPIRE and Proceed II use the Organ Care System (OCS) developed by Transmedics. This system maintains the heart and lungs the body in a similar manner to EVLP. These organs are connected to the OCS immediately after explant, and they would be normally used for transplantation. This is to assess if these machines and the process of being on them can in any way improve the function of the donor organs. INSPIRE and Proceed II are non-inferiority prospective multi-centre randomised control trials, that involve the participation of 20 sites across the US, Germany, France and UK. . As we have started recruiting for the three trials, the Papworth Transplant team is enthusiastic on progressing and contributing to these trials in a professional manner. As a result of these innovations we hope to be able to offer the opportunity of transplantation to more patients in need. As with all clinical trials we appreciate your consideration of participating in them and will provide you with much more detail if you choose to be actively involved or just want to find out more. Marius Roman Transplant Research Fellow

December 2012 Papworth Transplant Games Team News

British Games Team medal winners Nick Condon - Silver medal - 100m Track, Bronze medal - 200m Track Maggie Gambrill - Gold medal Badminton Doubles, Bronze medal - Tennis and Table Tennis Singles Maurice Greenslade - Gold medal - 5k Walk, Gold medal - Table Tennis, Silver medal - 200m and 100m Track, Bronze medal - Lawn Bowls Joe Matthews - Gold medal - Shot Putt and Discus, Silver medal - Long Jump, Bronze medal - 100m Track John Sheehan - Gold medal Archery, Silver medal - Long Jump, Bronze medal - Ten Pin Bowling Allan Taylor - Gold medal - 50m Backstroke, 50m Breaststroke, 100m Breaststroke, 100m Freestyle and 200m Freestyle

British Transplant Games Medway 2012 This year the British Transplant Games were held in Medway, Kent. The Papworth team consisted of 21 keen and fit athletes. Three new members joined the team this year: Patrick de Soissons, Kevin May and Pauline Moroney. They all really enjoyed the event and will be returning in 2013, when the British Transplant Games will be held in Sheffield from the 15 to the 18 August.

In addition to the numerous individual wins, Papworth also retained the TESCO Cup which is presented every year to the most successful heart team at the games. As a result of such impressive individual results some of our team members have been selected to represent Great Britain in the World Transplant Games to be held in Durban, South Africa in 2013.

How to get involved If you feel that the Transplant Games is something that you’d like to get involved in, then please contact: Barry Matthews, Team Manager Email [email protected] Tel: 01322 662660

Patrick de Soissons - Gold medal 100m Breaststroke, Silver medal 50m Breaststroke Peter de Soissons - Bronze medal 100m Breaststroke Ernesto Antonio - Gold medal - 5k Walk Kevin May - Bronze medal - Long Jump, 50m Freestyle and 100m Freestyle Clive Andrews - Silver medal 5k Walk Simon Morgan - Bronze medal Fishing John McFarland - Silver medal 5k Walk Pauline Moroney - Silver medal 50m Backstroke Kelly Mayes - Gold medal - Ball Throw and Javelin, Silver medal Discus and Shot Putt Karen Hodgeson - Silver medal - 1500m, 800m, Mini Marathon, Bronze medal - 400m and 200m 10

Papworth Transplant Team 50 Club - Lottery News Update

The 50 Club Lottery Applications to this fund can be made in confidence to the Team Manager, Barry Matthews at 34 Selah Drive, Swanley, Kent BR8 7WD, tel 01322 662660. Our numbers continue to fluctuate and we still need more of you and your friends and family to sign up for this worthy cause. An application form is attached. Please note that the subscription is only £1.00 per week and the draw is held every four weeks. Standing orders are the easiest format to administer and the bank details are on the attached form. Please let me know how you have arranged your payments. Please continue with your support.

The 50 Club Lottery, which is open to all, started in October 2002. Monies raised from the lottery support the Papworth Transplant Games Team with items of equipment and sponsorship for events. The draw takes place every four weeks with 50% of monies collected being paid out to 50 Club winners. This summer our Team members partcipated in the 2012 European Heart and Lung Transplant Games in Apeldoorn, Netherlands and the British Games in Medway. The Team spirit is magnificent and Papworth magnificently defended the coveted Tesco Trophy which is presented to the best Heart Hospital at the British Games. Several Papworth athletes have been selected to represent Great Britain in the World Games to be held in Durban, South Africa next summer. Lottery funds can help with the costs of attending these transplant sporting events as well as providing equipment, uniform kit etc.

John Barnes Promoter and secretary

Month

No in Draw

First

June

46

Del Atherton

£46

Clive Andrews

£23

Jeff Whitford

£23

July

46

Brian Geere

£43

Lorraine Seager

£23

Del Atherton

£23

August

46

Lorraine Seager

£46

Tony Greaves

£23

Jeff Whitford

£23

September

48

Alan Wylie

£48

Barry Matthews

£24

Alan Mack

£24

October

45

Eric Muir

£45

Clive Andrews

£22.50

Alan Wylie

£22.50

November

45

Val Matthews

£45

Mick Hanstock

£22.50

Barry Matthews £22.50

Second

Third

Lottery Application Form Application for a ticket in the Papworth Transplant Team 50 Club Lottery Name: ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Address: ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Tel No: ............................................................................................ Email: ............................................................................................................................ Fax: ................................................................................................... Amount enclosed: £……………….............… Date: ……..............…...................… 50 Club bank details if wishing to pay by standing order HSBC, 104 Front St, Arnold, Nottingham NG5 7EG Account No: 51549731 Sort Code: 40-08-46 Please return form to the promoter: John Barnes, 7 Keeley Farm Court, Wootton, Beds MK43 9LF Tel: 01234 840810 Email: [email protected]

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