The best thing you'll ever do

The best thing you'll ever do

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It can be the best, most rewarding decision you ever make!

For any of you who are contemplating donating a kidney to a loved one, I can only encourage you to do it.

Making the decision to donate a kidney to a friend in end-stage renal failure wasn't easy, but I have never regretted it.

The transplant was four years ago and my friend is doing really well (completely normal!). I have taken up jogging and will compete in my first half marathon this April.

I'm not saying there aren't risks - but it can be the best, most rewarding decision you ever make!

Christine

We want all Australians to talk about organ and tissue donation. If you want to be a donor, make sure you tell your family and friends.

Registering is easy and only takes one minute. All you need is your phone, Medicare card and one minute to register.

It doesn’t matter how old you are, your medical history, your lifestyle, what country you’re from or how healthy you are — you can still register as an organ and tissue donor.

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