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My story started 22 years ago, when I first noticed I wasn't well. At that time my wife had just given birth to a baby girl. Three months later I ended up in hospital on the liver transplant waiting list. I was waiting for two weeks, not knowing if I would receive a transplant, and given a 50/50… - Story
I had a healthy childhood, married my wonderful wife and had three beautiful girls. Then, at age 41, my life changed. I was diagnosed with cirrhosis of the liver, caused by a genetic disease, Alpha 1 Anti-Trypsin Deficiency Syndrome. I spent the next four years in and out of hospital and… - Story
Marlene first got sick with kidney dysfunction after she had her twin girls Rachel and Lisa. By the time they turned 12, Marlene's failing kidneys meant immediate dialysis - four hours a day. The family’s time together suddenly shrank. A few months later Marlene was away in hospital when… - Story
Ashleigh's dream of becoming an elite gymnast seemed all but lost after suffering a back spasm during a practice session which was later diagnosed as the result of scoliosis. Within only a few months, scans showed the curvature of her spine was progressing rapidly, leaving Ashleigh far from the… - Story
The first thing I remember when I woke up from a liver transplant operation was that I didn't have a headache. In the lead-up to my transplant my health got worse and worse. I always had a headache, felt tired and had no energy. I couldn't work, couldn't play with my kids and couldn't exercise… - Story
My eldest son Barney was a typical boy, cheeky and headstrong, long and lean like his dad. He played soccer. He was into collecting Pokemon cards and playing Star Wars computer games. He was learning to surf and loved being in the water. Barney was nine years and 22 days old when he died. He… - Story
Ben was quiet, smart, witty and able to make you laugh. He knew what he wanted and worked hard to achieve it. He loved and cherished his wife and family. He was born with a congenital heart defect. Ben knew what challenges life had for him and worked hard to ensure he could live a full and… - Story
I was merely existing before a kidney transplant 27 years ago. I was sick and tired and would sometimes turn a “funny colour” of a morning. But by the time those symptoms presented, I already had acute kidney failure. I was 33 when I started to get high blood pressure. The doctors… - Story
Our 31-year-old son Brad was suddenly diagnosed with end stage kidney failure. You soon learn what faces you- dialysis, transplant or death. Brad commenced haemodialysis at St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne for 3 months, then opted for peritoneal home dialysis. It was impossible for him to work as… - Story
It was early on Father’s Day when Brendan’s family left Jindalee to head down to the Gold Coast Motocross Club’s track for a practice day prior to the final round of the Queensland Junior Motocross series. Brendan was leading his class in the series and wanted to familiarise himself with the…
