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Father's Day: Dad gave me a kidney so I can have my dream wedding

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Kieran Innes , 27 , was diagnosed with kidney failure at 25 and told he would need dialysis three times a week.

He was put on the waiting list for a kidney but was warned it could take a long time.

His fiancée Lara Russell , 29 , asked both their families for a live kidney donation.

Kieran 's dad Brian , 63 , was chosen to donate his kidney in March 2024 .

The couple are due to tie the knot in Uphall , West Lothian , next month and honeymoon in Italy .

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57

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46

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74

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informal

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English

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27

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short-lived

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