PEOPLE from Oldham who saved lives through the gift of organ donation have been posthumously honoured at a moving awards ceremony.
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 Chetham's School of Music in Manchester.
Hundreds of families are receiving the award at regional ceremonies held across the UK between September and December. The awards recognise the 1,574 people who donated their organs after death last year, leading to thousands of patients' lives being saved or transformed.
People recognised at the ceremony included: Kevin McMylor from Oldham who received the award on behalf of his sister Bernadette McMylor; Anthony Mirdad from Mossley who received the award on behalf of his partner Denise Hainsworth, Christine Squibbs from Oldham who received the award on behalf of her husband Terence Squibbs.
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