A MAN who was given a new lease of life through a kidney transplant is holding a fundraising event in York tonight.
Shaun Johnson, 46, of Darcy Road, Selby, suffered from polycystic kidney disease, and underwent a kidney transplant in 2011, following a year of dialysis.
Tonight he will host the fundraising event at Huntington Working Men’s Club, to raise money for the York Teaching Hospital Charity, to help fund the self-care dialysis unit being set up at Selby’s New War Memorial Hospital.
Mr Johnson said: “Two years ago I was fortunate enough to receive a kidney transplant. However, prior to the transplant I had to have a year of dialysis, and so I know how vital this service is.
“We wanted to think of a way to give back, and to thank the teams at both York and Selby hospital for the support and service they have provided both myself and my family throughout my treatment and ongoing care.
“It would be nice to raise £1,000, but that depends on how generous people are on the night.”
The evening will include live entertainment from The Chicago Blues Brothers Tribute Band, and performances from local acts Jess Simpson and Joe Wilson, with a fundraising raffle.
Tickets to the event cost £10 and can be purchased either on the night or at selbyfundraiser.co.uk
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