A mum whose son died of a brain haemorrhage is speaking out to raise awareness of organ donation.

Daniel Wiltshire, 39, collapsed at home on in March, 2014, on the day millions of families were celebrating Mother’s Day. His organs were given to three people.

His mother, Annie Wiltshire, of Bearsted, is now speaking out to highlight the need for families to speak about organ donation to make sure the vital body parts are able to save other people after illness or injury.

The 66-year-old has set up The Daniel Wiltshire Trust in her son’s memory to raise awareness of the importance of talking about what people would like to happen to their organs when they pass away.

She said: “So many people are all for donating but just don’t talk to one another about it.

“I’ve sat next to couples who have had no idea their husband or wife is on the register. People sign up, have a card, but don’t tell people, so it can sometimes be missed.

“Daniel arrived at hospital in his pyjamas – he wasn’t carrying his wallet, so it wasn’t clear he wanted to donate. He carried a donor card for some years and it was fortunate I was there and able to say yes.”

Paying tribute to her son, she said: “He was my soulmate, he was just so wonderful and I still miss him every day.

“He was so full of life.”

Mr Wiltshire was educated at St Francis Roman Catholic School in Maidstone, was a member of the Changeling Theatre Group and often helped his mother run Harper’s gift and coffee shop in Market Buildings before moving to Pimlico in London.

In March this year Daniel’s friends and family came together for a ball themed on Star Wars at the Mercure Hotel in Hollingbourne. Hundreds went to the event and raised more than £8,000 for the foundation’s awareness campaigns.

A date for next year’s event has been set: Saturday, June 25.

To find out more about the charity, visit www.thedanielwiltshirefoundation.com