IT would be hard to think of a more inspirational event than the British Transplant Games, where gutsy people such as Pauline Baird, from Wittering, show their zest for life after surviving against all odds.
There's an added poignancy to this year's event for Pauline, who is alive and kicking thanks to a successful kidney transplant, because she will be presenting a trophy, in memory of her sister, to the winner of the children's swimming relay.
That so many people, who were once at death's doorstep, can take part in what is always a very competitive sporting event, is a tribute to medical science.
They are a reminder that we shouldn't take the miracle of transplants for granted, or ever forget the debt owed by those who survive, to those who gave the gift of life.
Pauline says that the games, which are being held in Sheffield next month, always result in an increase in people joining the donor register. That's great news, because it means there will be more winners out there, who desperately need organ transplants to save their lives.
Full story: Athlete celebrates 'the gift of life' anniversary Ban disgraceful driver for lifeIt's good news that disgraced driver George Drake has been jailed for 10 months.
He's also been banned from driving for two years. But, he has defied driving disqualification 12 times before.
Drake's laughing at the law, and as an uninsured driver he's a menace to the rest of us.
He should be banned for life.
Full story: Man jailed for breaking 12th driving banThe full article contains 270 words and appears in Peterborough ET newspaper.
