With Olympic fever still gripping the nation, little Nadine Guest is bursting with excitement as she prepares to take part in the British Transplant Games next week.
The plucky six year-old from Trinity Place, Deal, a pupil at Sholden School, has faced an extraordinary battle for survival since birth and is looking forward to the Games in Medway, starting on Thursday, August 23.
She will be competing in the 50-metre dash, long jump, ball throwing and obstacle race, supported by cheers and encouragement by her family.
She was born with a serious condition Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome that caused her kidneys to leak fluid and protein into her body.
Mum Adele said: “I really wish the donor’s family could see what a difference the transplant has made to Nadine. She wouldn’t be here today without it. While she has good and bad days, she is living life to the full. She loves school, going to the park and has many friends."

* For full story see the East Kent Mercury, August 16.