Worthing woman works with NHS on vibrant Spinnaker Tower display for Organ Donation Week

A Worthing woman whose life has been transformed thanks to a kidney transplant is working with the NHS to raise awareness of the service by having the iconic Spinnaker Tower lit up in pink for Organ Donation Week.
Elaine Hammond
By Elaine Hammond
Published 6th Sep 2023, 11:07 BST
Updated 6th Sep 2023, 11:20 BST
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Pam Nye received her kidney transplant at Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth in 2015 and is now team manager for Portsmouth Hospitals at the British Transplant Games.

She is working with the NHS Blood and Transplant service to organise the colourful display for Organ Donation Week 2023, which runs from September 18 to 24.

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Pam said: "This initiative will not only create a visually-striking display but will also serve as a reminder of the life-saving impact organ donation can have on individuals and their families.

The iconic Spinnaker Tower tower will be illuminated by pink light for Organ Donation Week. Picture: Allan Hutchings / Sussex WorldThe iconic Spinnaker Tower tower will be illuminated by pink light for Organ Donation Week. Picture: Allan Hutchings / Sussex World
The iconic Spinnaker Tower tower will be illuminated by pink light for Organ Donation Week. Picture: Allan Hutchings / Sussex World

"Organ Donation Week aims to promote the significance of organ donation and encourage individuals to register as donors. On Monday, September 18, the iconic Spinnaker Tower will be lit up in a vibrant pink hue, symbolising support for organ donation and the hope it brings to countless lives."