In an age where our elderly are too often not given the respect they deserve one man in England has shown that even at the ripe old age of 83 a person can be useful and do great things for other people.

Nicholas Crace from Overton in Hampshire, at the age of 83, has donated one of his kidney’s to a complete stranger. In glowing good health, doctors advised him he could live the rest of his life perfectly well on one kidney and so this wonderful man gave the most selfless gift of all to another person…the gift of life.

I can see his reasoning; he has looked after himself well in life, he is in his eighties and his organs are like those of a healthy man in his forties…why not share one kidney with someone who needs it now instead of waiting until the inevitable? what an incredible gift and what amazing selflessness. What an example. Those who think that perfectly good organs that could save lives should go with them into their graves should consider what this fine man has done – and he has done it while still alive and kicking.

I think he deserves a medal for this.