It was the unveiling and dedication yesterday of ‘The Cherry Tree’
at Guy’s Hospital by Alan Titchmarsh and Rowan Williams. I was so glad to be able to
honour and pay tribute to all donors of organs for transplantation - especially the anonymous donor, the
friend I never knew, whose kidney
has been my life-saver over the last 25 years. It was good to see again several
of the medical professionals whose skill and expertise I have relied upon over
the years. My thanks to everyone at the hospital for arranging the event. The
cherry tree is made from cut stainless steel. Some has been painted, some has
been bent to produce the final effect. The spring blossoming cherry represents
new life and I understand a flowering cherry was planted in remembrance of my
donor. The work also suggests the cross section of a kidney and the colour
change across the work reflects the way a kidney changes colour as it is
attached to its new recipient.
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