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Lyell Tweed

Dozens of strangers offer teen kidney to save his life after family's High Court triumph

Many more people have come forward to try and save the life of 17-year-old William Verden after his family won a landmark high court battle for a kidney transplant.

His mum Amy McLellen, 45, has sent a message of thanks to all those who have come forward.

She told The Sunday Mirror : "So many people have been touched by William’s story. They can see what a wonderful young man he is. We’ve had lots of people come forward in the hope that they are the crucial donor.

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"We are so thankful to everyone who has supported us throughout this horrendous ordeal.”

William's kidneys are being wrecked by a rare disease called FSGS. Doctors at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital ruled out a transplant because of complications – including his autism and ADHD – and recommended palliative care.

William Verden, 17 (MEN Media)

But last week a judge ruled that William should get a transplant whilst continuing dialysis.

Amy of Newton, Lancashire, added: "I especially want to thank the judge for taking the time to meet William. I feel that played a big part in the decision. Being a parent of a child with a learning disability shouldn’t mean you have to fight for what is given to other children and adults.

William suffers from a rare disease called FSGS (MEN Media)

"And just because a doctor is a professional doesn’t mean they are always right. Parents know their children best.”

Children with William’s condition usually live to around 19 but can get to 40 after a transplant.

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