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    I was born with reflux of both kidneys. I was always sick as a child, with infections, anaemia and high blood pressure. When I was five years old I had corrective surgery in an attempt to fix this. Unfortunately the surgery was unsuccessful, and at the age of eleven, I became unwell. One… Heart Image
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    After his sister Megan was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis, Justin was also found to have the condition and from then onwards the life of the family revolved around clinic visits and hospital admissions. This is part of the story Justin told as he took every opportunity to educate his fellow… Heart Image
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    When we got the call that Kai had been admitted to ICU, I hoped that he would be alive until we could consent to organ donation. As a nurse I understood the reality but prayed for a miracle. We had 700 kilometres to travel to be by his side. 35 years earlier, I had nursed an 18 year old male… Kai
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    The most important thing I have learned is that people who make the decision to donate organs are the kindest and most generous people. There are no words that can adequately express the gratitude felt by recipients and their families for this most generous gift.… Heart Image
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    Karl was an avid hockey player and played for numerous high-level representative teams. He was fit as could be, often running 8km from home to hockey training, train, umpire a game, play a game and then run 8km home again.Karl even used to race his family members when giving blood to see who… Karl – donor, NT
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    Rob isn’t lost for words when it comes to talking about his beloved wife of 34 years, Katie. A former nurse, and retired flight attendant, Katie was also a cherished wife, mother, nan-nan, friend and colleague. Rob’s love for her, and pride in her legacy as an organ and tissue donor, runs deep… Katie Clemmens who became a donor, image with daughter and husband Rob
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    'Will it make me feel better?' was my one and only question when my parents told me I needed a heart transplant.I was 11 at the time. I was extremely lucky and only had to wait two and a half weeks until I got my second chance at life.A lot of people don't even get that, but each and every day I… Heart Image
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    Our daughter was a caring and sharing person. She was an only child but she always shared her things with her friends and family. She loved life, enjoyed travelling and played sport including swimming and Highland dancing. After completing school in Year 10, she commenced work in the banking… Kaylene
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    Kelcey had just turned 5 when her family were told the words no family ever wants to hear, "she has an inoperable brain tumour and she is going to die".  Four months later Kelcey passed away but in that time her family said she taught them a lot.  They said the courage… Kelcey Dunn case study photo
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    The one word that described my late partner Ken is 'helpful'. Always pitching in - setting up marquees, fixing broken items around our home or at friends, or just lending a hand to ensure things worked. If he found problems he solved them in a quirky way. So it’s fitting that even in… Ken
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