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    My father, Vincenzo, celebrates two birthdays. One the date he was born. The other is the day he received a life-saving liver transplant. Thanks to the generosity of an organ donor, Dad received the greatest of gifts in the nick of time. He had spent the previous… Vincenzo
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    Glen had a very unsettled start to life. He failed to thrive and was diagnosed with kidney reflux. At eight weeks of age, after several operations to remove the obstruction, his left kidney was removed. His medical prognosis indicated that his right kidney had also suffered significant damage… Glen
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    Life. We wonder at its origins, we marvel at its complexity, we find peace in its beauty, yet we take it for granted.I took my life for granted. Suddenly it became significant, and my future became a mystery when I was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy. A career that was planned became early… Heart Image
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    During her early teenage years, sports fanatic Hannah knew what it was like to live with physical pain, though she rarely showed it.     At the age of 10, Hannah was diagnosed with a condition called Osteochrondral Dissicans, a serious and painful joint condition in both of her knees… Hannah Hobbs Case Study Tile
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    Harvey embraced every minute of his life. He was fun, active and adventurous, spending his time fishing, camping and sailing with his wide circle of friends. His passion for riding motorbikes, tractors and 4-wheel driving led to his decision to apprentice as a diesel mechanic. Harvey was… 20 year old Harvey wearing a tan and black cap with a blue long sleeve collared shirt on, smiling in front of a plate of lobster
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    I am 28 years old and I'm currently on the transplant list hoping to receive a new pair lungs. My life at the moment is just about staying well and waiting for the day my number comes up. I twice weekly attend a pre-transplant gym. There I see and speak with fellow transplant candidates, some… Heart Image
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    I am about to celebrate my 60th birthday this week - 57 years longer than my original life expectancy! I was diagnosed as a child with cystic fibrosis. The numerous hospital visits each year were good because they gave me time to rest from playing and fighting with my brothers - I was the only… Jan
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    Hayden has always been an angel. Having an older brother with Aspergers, Hayden stepped up and was the little 'big' brother. From very early on he looked out for his brother and protected him. He wasn't just a brother but a best friend and they idolised each other. Hayden went to get his… Hayden
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    I was a young 22 year old female when I was diagnosed with chronic reflux nephritis. What did this all mean? Was I going to die or would I get better? The specialist advised me that for the moment I was ok, however, at some stage, I would most likely get sicker and need a kidney transplant. Wow… Helen
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    In little over a year, Bill and his family members were faced with the difficult decision of choosing to donate bone and soft tissue on not one, but three occasions. Each time, they rose above their own pain making the noble decision to donate so that some good may come from their otherwise… Heart Image
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