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    In 2010, while enjoying the first few weeks of motherhood with her daughter Meadow, Jessica suddenly became lethargic and started losing weight. At first, she put it down to being a tired, breast-feeding mum, but it quickly became apparent there was something more going on.  When… Photo of Jessica Chappel who had a liver transplant. Jessica is wearing a denim jacket with a pink foral skirt, sitting on a concrete bench in front of a green hedge
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    My name is Jessica and I'm 18 years old. I didn't think I'd ever be able to say that, because since the age of 13 I'd been getting progressively worse with cystic fibrosis. I was just a child and facing the daunting reality that I could die, without yet having lived… Heart Image
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    Being told that I was going to need a double lung transplant at 18 years of age due to Cystic Fibrosis was something which was both exciting and scary at the same time. It was exciting knowing that there was an opportunity out there, but scary knowing what would happen if I never got there. Life… Joel
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    With a family history of Polycystic Kidney Diesase, John had known for a while that he may experience kidney failure at some point in his life. In 2016, he received the news that a kidney transplant was on the horizon.  ‘I knew a kidney transplant was likely in my future, but it was… Man in a bright green shirt holding his hands in the shape of a heart. He is standing outside and you can see a large expanse of blue sky and mountains in the background.
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    My husband, John, had kidney disease, but he was lucky to be diagnosed long before 'end stage'. At 55 years old, John had 35 percent kidney function, and it was declining. Luckily, we have an excellent local renal specialist. John was committed to following instructions and adapting to the… John and Shirley
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    My wonderful husband who appeared to be the picture of health suffered a massive stroke. Having completed 10 ultra-marathons, playing touch rugby, coaching my son's rugby team and having a recent check-up with the doctor, we were in disbelief when the doctor in ICU told us that John had suffered… Heart Image
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    At 44 I was diagnosed with emphysema. I realised that I would probably have about three years use left on my lungs - I was going to die. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease meant I had to give up work. It is pretty scary when you can't breathe. Within two years my condition deteriorated… John
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    Last year I watched my Dad begin the harrowing journey to be placed on the liver transplant list. He went through all kinds of scans and tests to ensure he was in top health everywhere else – skin checks, dental checks, heart and stress checks. He passed those with flying colours.   … John a recipient and his grandchildren and wife
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    My journey began when my eyesight deteriorated and I was having severe discomfort from contact lenses. The eye specialist and optometrist advised that my problem was caused from keratoconus. Keratoconus is a degenerative disorder of the eye, in which structural change in the cornea causes it to… Heart Image
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    At 44 I was diagnosed with emphysema. I realised that I would probably have about three years use left on my lungs-I was going to die. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease meant I had to give up work. It is pretty scary when you can't breathe. Within two years my condition deteriorated so… John
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