It’s hard enough finding time in our days with one job, however Canterburian Karen Gardener finds the time despite having two.

The festive season is nearly upon us, however the need for plasma doesn’t take a holiday.

It was 1979 when Anthony Carroll’s first kidney was removed.

What blood type are you: A or O, maybe B or AB?

As a health insurance broker in Christchurch, Nathan Sommerfeld is already well acquainted with lending a hand but every four weeks he lends an arm instead, to New Zealand Blood Service (NZBS) as a plasma donor to help save lives.

The life of a teenager is hectic enough, but for Krystal Brooker it got a bit more complicated when she was diagnosed with a renal disease at the tender age of 14.

I give thanks to 46 anonymous but generous strangers for me being here today – most of me at least.

For some young girls, finding out you have kidney disease at age 14 would be the end of the world.

Jason, originally from Hawkes Bay and now living in Auckland, is a freelance actor and presenter.

Many of us who grew up with brothers and sisters around know a little bit about sibling rivalry.