They received the Order of St John Award for Organ Donation, run in conjunction with NHS Blood and Transplant, which was given to their families and loved ones on their behalf.
The private award ceremony was held at St John Ambulance, The Nigel Mobbs Centre, Oxman Lane, Greenleys, Milton Keynes, on 15 June honouring eight organ donors.
The Order of St John Award for Organ Donation features the organ donation heart logo backed by the Maltese Cross - which is used by the Order of St John - above the words ‘add life, give hope’.
Anthony Clarkson, Director of Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation at NHS Blood and Transplant, said: “The pride families feel at these moving ceremonies truly is inspirational. Transplant patients tell us that organ donors and their families are heroes and the Order of St John award is a chance for us all to recognise them and their amazing contribution to society.
“We hope these awards will inspire other people in Buckinghamshire to tell their families they want to save lives. Being clear with your family about what you want makes things easier at a difficult time, leave them certain about your organ donation decision. Families say donation is a source of pride that helps them in their grief and we want to ensure as many people as possible have the opportunity to donate and save lives.
“Please tell your family about your organ donation decision and join the NHS Organ Donor Register at www.organdonation.nhs.uk.”
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Vehicles appeared in the old, fire-damaged Meadowcroft Surgery car park overnight (Weds 29/Thurs 30), with social media users expressing their concern.
The road is set to be closed from 5:30am on Friday (31/1) until 5:30 on Saturday morning (1/2) for on-going HS2 work. Train journeys to London will also be disrupted.
As the Aston Hill Centenary on May 17 fast approaches, the organisers have received a wave of entries for the parade that will re-create the hill climbs that took place at this important Buckinghamshire venue during the years either side of WWI.