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    I was born with kidneys that did not work. As a baby I had one removed and somehow a surgeon got the other one to function. I was not allowed to play rugby, but apart from that I was a normal kid. At the age of 13, I started to get headaches, feel tired, thirsty and needed to go to the toilet… Heart Image
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    Born with progressive genetic disease Cystic Fibrosis, Clare’s lungs deteriorated when she was in her early 20s.  She spent a lot of time in hospital and struggled to breathe, suffering from chest infections, digestive problems, and diabetes. Clare regularly underwent intensive… Woman in a bright patterned dress and a denim jacket. She is standing outside on a green lawn surrounded by green leaves.
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    Clare’s kidney and pancreas transplant in 2016 was not only lifesaving, it was also completely life-changing, getting rid of the diabetes that had plagued Clare since she was a child.Diagnosed as a type 1 diabetic at the age of 6, Clare battled not only with the day-to-day challenge of keeping… Clare – kidney and pancreas recipient, WA
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    Claude's life journey began on 30th January, 1968. He lived and went to school in Aitkenvale, experiencing the trials of early childhood and developed the qualities which endeared him to many people, empathy for others and generosity of spirit. In sport he was always a team player, playing… Claude
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    I was born with ureter reflux; a common condition in babies that generally, in due course, resolves itself. My little brother had it. My dad had it. But I was that *lucky* one-in-a-hundred where things went wrong. Basically rather than my urine flowing from my kidneys into my… Clem
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    Cody is the fourth person in New South Wales to be saved by a double lung and liver transplant. “It’s the gift of life. It really changes your perspective on life, your world around you and where you see yourself in it. I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for my donor. I think about that every day… Cody - double lung and liver recipient, NSW
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    A once healthy, fit tradie, Colin’s world turned upside down when he ended up on the heart transplant waitlist. It all began back in 1997 when Colin collapsed on a construction work site twice in one day. He was eventually diagnosed with left ventricular cardiomyopathy, but a successful… Colin – heart recipient, Qld
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    My work colleague suffered from kidney failure. Each day she came to work looking weaker and more jaundiced. I asked her about her situation. She told me she had suffered for most of her life and that she would get progressively worse. She had been on a waiting list for a kidney transplant for… Heart Image
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    Cooper was a bright, energetic 4-year-old who loved to run, play, and make everyone around him smile. He had an infectious laugh and a curious mind, always ready to explore the world around him. His kindness and love for others shone through even at such a young age. Tragically, Cooper’s… Little boy in a black shirt and white beanie, sticking his tongue out in a playful manner towards the camera. He is standing outside on a sandy bank with a lake in the background.
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    Dale was a proud Jaywon and Torres Strait Islander man, who I was lucky to call my life partner. He was looking forward to the birth of his first granddaughter when he died suddenly at the age of just 38. Dale collapsed at work surrounded by his colleagues who frantically tried to save his… Dale
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