Organ donors who made "a huge difference in many lives" after their passing have been honoured with a special award in their memory.
John David Tinling, Paul Armstrong and Linda Harrigan are among the North East organ donators who received the Order of St John Award for Organ Donation in recognition for the lives they saved following their tragic deaths. The award is run in conjunction with NHS Blood and Transplant and was given to their families and loved ones on their behalf.
And today their loved ones spoke of their pride in collecting the award of their loved ones behalf.
