The former Manchester United and England star was inspired to set up the Andy Cole Fund with Kidney Research UK, after suffering kidney failure in 2015. The 49-year-old has spent the last five years coming to terms with a ‘new normal’ and is now passionate about helping others cope with the challenges of kidney disease and transplants.
A MENTAL BATTLE
“I’ve been mentally strong enough to play football, but this is the toughest battle I’ve ever had to deal with,” said Cole, who is currently in self-isolation during the coronavirus pandemic. He’s admitted that, at times, the journey as a patient has been very dark.