The Surfer

March 22, 2008
Posted on 03/22/2008 in English cricket
Plunkett willing to sacrifice career to save father





Plunkett has a life-altering decision to make © Getty Images

Liam Plunkett says he would be willing to sacrifice his England career if he meant he could donate one of his kidneys to his father. Alan Plunkett has suffered with polycystic kidney disease since his twenties and Liam is the only member of his family with a suitable kidney.

“So far he’s turned it down because he doesn’t want me to sacrifice my England career for him but if it comes to the crunch, then I will definitely do it. Playing for England is a fantastic honour,” said Liam. “But if I had to give it up tomorrow, it wouldn’t even be a scratch compared to helping out my dad.”

Read the full interview at gazettelive.co.uk

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