A TEENAGER who received a life-saving liver transplant has celebrated his recovery by joining a ski camp for young patients with similar conditions.

Luke Alexander, from Shinfield, was diagnosed with a serious liver condition when he was 10 weeks old and, after successful surgery in 2012, has recently returned from Anzère in Switzerland where he joined nine other UK transplant receivers on the slopes.

The 14-year-old Bearwood College student was accompanied by dozens of patients from across the world on the TACKERS International Ski Camp and thoroughly enjoyed the trip, which ran from January 18 to 25.

He said: “It was really good fun. I’ve been skiing three times now and love it. I learnt a lot and made lots of new friends.”

His mum Rachel has been thrilled by his progress since the surgery, which took place at King’s College Hospital in London, one of four specialist transplant centres in the south of England.

She said: “He was born with this condition where his liver was damaged and we always knew he would need a transplant.

“To see him like he is now is a dream come true. You always want them to be fine and healthy. He is now able to go out and do things whereas before he was getting quite tired.”

Lynne Holt, from the medical team caring for the children on the trip, believes they have been rewarded for their bravery. She added: “Life is very precious and, as there is a desperate shortage of organs nationally, we hope that seeing these amazing youngsters will encourage people to talk to their families about organ donation and sign the NHS Organ Donor Register.”