A Scottish editor has found himself in demand as a public speaker upon returning to work after liver transplant surgery.

Colin Hume, from the Falkirk Herald, underwent the live-saving surgery last September.

Since being back at the paper, local clubs and groups are seeking an evening with the 39-year-old to hear him speak about his experience.

Colin is keen to talk about the donor card and the organ donor register after benefitting from the service himself.

He told holdthefrontpage: "It's not something I'm reluctant to talk about but I'm not keen to get publicity for myself.

"It would be unfair not to help other people get the chance [by publicising donor cards].

"I was told that only one in five people waiting for a transplant get one. Not everyone gets as lucky as me.

"I feel it's my duty to persuade people to carry the card. I'm happy to talk about it if it can do some good."

Colin fell ill last summer and was told that he needed a liver transplant.

His condition was so serious that he was pushed straight to the top of the waiting list and within four days he had undergone the surgery.

He is still not sure what caused the liver inflammation, as the doctors told him they had only seen a couple of similar cases, but is quick to add it wasn't drink-related.

Colin, who has carried a donor card for years, is now engaging in the debate over presumed consent.

This means that it is assumed a person gives consent for their organs to be donated unless they opt out.

It is law in many countries but all attempts to make it law in the UK have failed.

Colin added: "I have always had a donor card, even before I was ill.

"I have always thought the best thing for everyone was this presumed consent. I have a vested in it, obviously."

If he needed any more reasons to celebrate right now, Colin turns 40 this week and will be marking his tenth wedding anniversary in July.

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