Sir Graham Teasdale

Sam Galbraith, an exceptionally talented young neurosurgeon in Glasgow, was led by strong socialist values to seek a political career.

Soon after election to Parliament in 1987, aged 41, he developed a serious lung condition. It required him to undergo a lung transplant and left him with limited health. However, he went on to hold Ministerial posts, first in Westminster and then in the new Scottish Parliament. During his time in government, he was able to achieve his ambition - to make a difference to health on a large scale.

When Sam died aged 68 he was thought to be the longest-living survivor of a lung transplant.

At this event his story will be told by colleagues, friends and family who, with humour and honesty, will communicate their admiration and affection for a unique personality.