Celebrating Kaylee
Celebrating 40 Years of Life
In October 2027, Kaylee Davidson-Olley will celebrate an incredible milestone – 40 years since receiving the heart transplant that gave her a second chance at life.
At just a few months old, Kaylee was critically ill and placed on life support at Newcastle’s Freeman Hospital while waiting for a donor heart. After six agonising weeks, that call came. An eight-hour transplant operation followed, beginning a remarkable journey that continues four decades later.
Now, Kaylee’s 40th anniversary is being marked with a very special celebration, bringing together family, friends, medical professionals and supporters to celebrate life, recognise the incredible gift of organ donation and raise vital funds for the Children’s Heart Unit Fund (CHUF).
Supporting
CHUF
Turning an extraordinary milestone into support for others
As we celebrate Kaylee’s remarkable 40-year journey, we are raising funds for the Children’s Heart Unit Fund (CHUF), helping the charity continue its invaluable work supporting children with heart conditions and their families.
Every donation will help CHUF support children and families when they need it most. Please give what you can and help us reach our fundraising target, together.
40 Years
One Gift
Kaylee’s remarkable story began with the gift of organ donation
Forty years ago, an organ donor gave Kaylee the chance to live. This anniversary is an opportunity to honour that extraordinary gift, remember the donor and their family, and celebrate everyone who has played a part in Kaylee’s journey.
By encouraging more families to talk about organ donation, we hope Kaylee’s story will inspire decisions that could save lives and give others the chance of a future.
