Ten years later, it was found his wife would need an operation.

Darren started losing weight, as his BMI had to go down to make the procedure safe.

However, plans were delayed when Darren was diagnosed with Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome, which is a heart condition that can cause a very fast heartbeat.

“As our operations approached, I felt so emotional about it but Darren never thought twice about it,” Allison Clay said.

“It’s such a selfless act and he did it without hesitation.

“I feel like the luckiest person to have such a loving husband.”