powlesy6

Great news. My best friend from since we were kids had a heart transplant 4 years ago and since then i've been all about supporting the cause and charity work for BHF (British Heart Foundation). Successes like this always make me smile. The sad thing is, September 22nd last year, my best mate died. He went down to 6 stone after being on a transfer list for so long and once he finally got it, his life was exceptional. He was one of the main ambassadors for the opt-out system that the Welsh assembly currently use. In those extra years he taught himself guitar, got engaged and achieved a lot of things he wouldn't have got the chance too otherwise.

Here is when things were going well.

And then here's the tragic end.

I am forever grateful for those extra years we had together, obviously i'd do anything to bring him back. There's so many sufferers of heart disease that don't get the right treatment or a transfer in time and research has really moved on these last few years. Donate to your countries heart foundations people, it really does make a difference.

I guess the best way to show people would be through pictures, so i gathered several to perhaps tell the story. It always upsets me but i'm so proud to have known him and grateful to still be here to talk about it.

I'll start off with the picture just after his operation.

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Here's some pictures of some of the ambassador work he did, including at the house of commons.

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His fiance.

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Him entertaining with his guitar.

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Mine and his last picture together.

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Chinese lanterns let off outside a local pub a couple of days after his death was announced.

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The wrist bands i had developed and am still selling in his name.

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A recent santa run for charity.

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Lots of charity walks have been done also, although i haven't got any scans at hand from the local papers.

And lastly, a picture his Mum uploaded on Christmas Day.

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That last picture gets me the most because of how recent it is, second Christmas without him etc.