A TWO-year-old whose life was saved by a new liver as a baby has scooped a silver medal at the British Transplant Games.
Myla Duffey, pictured preparing with her mum, below, grabbed second place in her obstacle race event.
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It was a proud moment for parents Laura and Liam Duffey, both 31, who were told their daughter might not live to see her first birthday after she was born with damaged bile ducts.
Myla’s only hope of survival was a transplant so Laura’s best friend, Naedean Marshall, donated part of her liver.
Laura, of Stirling, central Scotland, said at the venue in Abingdon, Oxon: “It was such a shock when we were told what was wrong with her.
“We didn’t know what the future was going to hold.
“It was terrifying.
“They told us that without a transplant, Myla wouldn’t live to see her first birthday.
“We couldn’t believe it when Naedean said she was willing to help.
“I will never be able to repay her for what she has done for Myla – she’s a true life hero.”
Laura added: “Watching her being presented with her silver medal was an amazing moment.”
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