This June, cricket fans across the UK are invited to celebrate a truly special sporting moment—one that shines a light not only on cricketing talent but on courage, resilience, and the transformative power of organ donation.

Among the squad taking part in the England and Wales Transplant Cricket Ashes Series 2025 is none other than Chris Harrison, a proud Deaf cricketer whose story continues to inspire. Chris has spent most of his life living with just one kidney. But a couple of years ago, his life changed forever when his wife, Katie, became part of a kidney donation chain. She selflessly donated her kidney to help someone else, and in return, Chris received a healthy new kidney from another donor—an act of generosity that gave him a fresh lease on life, and a return to the game he loves.

Now, Chris is representing England once again, this time in the 2025 Transplant Ashes—a powerful series that celebrates the lives and second chances made possible by organ, stem cell, tissue, and bone marrow donation.

The series will see England and Wales Transplant Cricket face off against Australia’s Lucky Stars Transplant Cricket team in three matches:

• 🏏 June 9 – Chipping Campden Cricket Club, Gloucestershire (1pm)
• 🏏 June 11 – Haxey Cricket Club, Doncaster (12pm)
• 🏏 June 13 – New Farnley Cricket Club, Leeds (11am)

Every player on the pitch has overcome major health battles thanks to the gift of donation—and every run, wicket, and catch is a celebration of life itself. For Chris, it’s also a chance to show the world what Deaf athletes can achieve when given the opportunity and support to thrive.

Let’s all get behind Chris and the rest of the team as they take on this international challenge and help raise awareness of the need for more people to register as donors.

🩺 More than 7,500 people in the UK are currently waiting for a life-saving transplant. You can make a difference in just two minutes:

• Register as an organ donor: www.organdonation.nhs.uk
• Sign up for the stem cell register: www.anthonynolan.org

We are proud of you, Chris—and proud to share this journey with you. Here’s to your second innings!

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