Mike's story

Mike's story

Mike
The gift you give WILL change or save a life.

If you ever have a doubt about organ donation then please read my story.

I was sick for a year before eventually being diagnosed with chronic renal failure.

My first thoughts were - 'no way, I am only 25 and stay fit by playing sports, they must have it wrong' - but they were right.

We went through all the tests and I spent almost a year getting healthy enough to receive a kidney transplant from my mother - God bless her.

It has now been over 15 years and I am lucky enough to have a beautiful family of my own and I live life to the fullest. The gift you give WILL change or save a life and in turn can fulfil other people's lives also. Please register to donate today.

Mike.

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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