© Licensed to London News Pictures . 12/08/2017 . Manchester , UK . CONNOR SHAW (17 - turns 18 today - 13/08/2017) with a copy of cricketer Michael Vaughan's book , which is dedicated to him , in his home , ahead of his birthday . Vaughan has stood by Connor as he has grown up . When he was born doctors said he wouldn't live long due to a heart condition but he's doing well after receiving expert care , multiple operations and a heart transplant . His parents are campaigning for an opt-out organ donor register . See http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/never-thought-son-would-reach-13469965 for more information . Photo credit : Joel Goodman/LNP
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