Ellie Lacey

Published in run because you can, transplant athlete

·Apr 19, 2020

From runner to life-saving transplant, and finally back again

In January 2017 I had unexpected, unexplained and catastrophic liver failure, resulting in an urgent life-saving transplant. The wonderful doctors found my donor organ when I had less than 48 to live. I know I was very lucky, saying I’m ‘grateful’ doesn’t even touch the sides of how I feel. …

Liver Transplant

2 min read

From runner to life-saving transplant, and finally back again

Published in run because you can, transplant athlete

·Sep 18, 2017

A Runner Like You

Nine months ago I went from running every day, all over the world, to having less than 48 hours to live. I still have to look at my scar to believe it. This story is an attempt to understand what happened. …

Health

8 min read

From an unexpected liver transplant to world champion runner. I’ll be grateful every moment, of every day, forever. Instagram.com/running_therift

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