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Sophie Brownson

Courageous Seaham teen meets YouTube stars KSI and Sidemen after life-saving heart transplant

KSI Kayleigh Llewellyn Seaham

A teenager whose life was saved by a heart transplant has been granted a special wish in honour of her bravery.

Kayleigh Llewellyn was just 12 when she underwent the life-saving transplant at Newcastle’s Freeman Hospital after being diagnosed with a form of heart disease called cardiomyopathy. Last Christmas marked two years since the Seaham youngster received her incredible gift of life and now Kayleigh's courageous journey to recovery has been recognised by her favourite YouTube stars.

The 14-year-old met KSI and Sidemen at Hamleys toy store in London last month thanks to charity Rays of Sunshine which works to brighten the lives of seriously ill children. Proud parents Shaun Sidney and Sonia Lewellyn said it was a dream come true for their daughter after all she has been through.

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