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    Little Evie, at age 6, suddenly became unwell with several nose bleeds, refusing to eat her food and not wanting to go to school because she felt so unwell. An undiagnosed genetic condition, Wilson’s disease, was suddenly playing havoc with her body and before they knew it, Evie’s parents were… Evie – liver transplant – Victoria
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    My name is Melissa and I consider myself to be very fortunate. I was diagnosed with a corneal disease, Kerataconus, 23 years ago at the age of 21. I was told then that should my condition deteriorate I would require a corneal graft, 'though we don't do many of those'. In my late thirties I was… Heart Image
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    My name is Laurn and I was given the gift of life. I had cystic fibrosis with probably the worst infection in the lungs you could have. I went on the transplant waiting list and waited six months before I got the call. When I woke up in ICU two days later I couldn't believe the difference.… Laurn
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    One of our organ donor coordinators could get a call at 2 am saying a family has consented to donating a loved one's organs. The impacting part of that call is you know there's a family out there facing sudden grief and coming to terms with the loss of a loved one who was healthy 24 hours ago… Bernie
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      In the eyes of her children Fiona was smart, passionate, a justice fighter and amazing in everything she did. She loved animals, her garden and travelling.  She enjoyed being involved in things, lots of things and she was well-loved by everyone who knew her.  So, it came… Photo of ACT donor Fiona and her two daughters, Hannah and Georgia
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    It was many years ago that I was given the gift of life. Thanks to my donor I have enjoyed many milestones most people take for granted. I have shared the joy of seeing my children married and I have been blessed with grandchildren. I was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder which meant that… Yvonne
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    After some months of being treated for a duodenal ulcer, I was referred to a physician who immediately diagnosed me with a renal problem and within two days I was admitted to hospital. I was 56 years old. I was told months later that an ulcer can be caused by renal failure. It was there that I… Brian
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    Hi, my name is James and I am 20 years old. Just being able to say that is an achievement in itself. When I was 11 years old, I was diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension after collapsing during a game of football with my mates at school. After months of trials with medication, the doctors told… James
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    As Brent lay in a coma our family travelled from across the country to say their goodbyes, but Brent was to have another chance. The tragic end of one life gave him a new beginning when he received a donor liver - just in time. Unlike most children who need transplants, Brent developed rare… Brent
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    Our Mum has always been a remarkable woman who endured a life of hardship and torment, whilst teaching us six kids to be honest caring and empathetic toward all others. She was always such a hard working person, struggling to raise us on little to no money. When we had visitors and resources… Martin
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