The best gift

Transplant lad's mother pays tribute to donor's 'hero' family

- MARTIN BAGOT

A BOY of 11 is celebrating his first healthy Christmas outside of hospital after a liver transplant.

Young Lucas Leslie has had lifesaving surgery, with his parents paying tribute to his donor's relatives.

Lucas's mum Mandie Scott said: "We're so thankful this wonderful family said yes to organ donation and allowed Lucas, and possibly others, a second chance at life. They are heroes.

"Lucas has never had a birthday or Christmas without worrying about being ill or in hospital, so we are just so excited to have a normal family Christmas this year.

"The gift the donor family gave has given us our lively little boy back, it's the best gift we could have."