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    This amazing gift saved my life and has allowed me to live a normal active life. Hello, My name is Demi and I am seven years old. When I was only 10 months old I got a nasty virus and it attacked my liver and sent it into acute failure. Before my family knew it, I was on the highest… Demi
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    When I was in high school, I told my mother that I was having trouble seeing the blackboard. A visit to the optometrist found that I had a condition called keratoconus, and I was prescribed glasses. At 21 I saw an ophthalmologist, who suggested that I start wearing hard contact lenses. The theory… Woman in a graduation gown with teal drapes. She is holding a certificate and is smiling at the camera.
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    I was the support person for my friend Diane after she was diagnosed with emphysema. Di was only in her late forties and it looked like she wouldn't see her 50th birthday. I took her to her appointments weekly or fortnightly at the Prince Charles Hospital. The agony of walking beside her at a… Heart Image
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    The story of my kidney problem began in 2002. I was working in my own community of Numbulwar on the Gulf of Carpentaria when the visiting doctor told me I was suffering from the beginning of kidney failure.I have been a kidney dialysis patient since the beginning of 2003. I was still able to work… Didamain
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    Warren was my youngest brother and he was also a dear friend. Warren was also very close to my other brother Greg and the three of us grew up together, bonded by blood and love - we were inseparable. As brothers three we would live, socialise, laugh and make mistakes together. Our lives were full… Warren
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    Melissa remembers her parents’ discussing organ and tissue donation from a young age. So, it’s no surprise that when her dad Don became unwell, he constantly reminded the family of his wishes to donate.  “He would always say things like ‘if someone else can use it they might as well’ or… Photo of QLD man Don wearing a red and white striped polo shirt, who became an eye donor.
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    Donald died at the age of 30 - one day before his 31st birthday. He was fit, happy and had the world at his feet. His death was the result of a traffic accident.Donald had a good life, making friends wherever he went. He travelled the world for over six years with his friend Travis. They worked… Donald
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    Yesterday, I slipped away and I couldn’t say goodbye. Now I rest, in this hospital bed and tears fill your eyes. With not a scratch on my face, or a mark on my skin. It’s my time to leave this life.  Today you’ll choose, as angels do, to give and not to beg. With prayers done… Alex
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    My sister was a special person from the day she was born, as she entered the world on Christmas Day. Our family - mum, dad, Donna and myself had discussed organ donation as a family and all agreed it was a good idea, but never thought it would happen to us. Mum, dad and myself said goodbye to… Donna
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      A Year 12 student with a big future in academic studies, sport and music, Tom, aged 17, suffered a fatal cardiac arrest following a swim with his family near their home.   But Tom’s story doesn’t end there, Tom and his generous family gifted his kidneys and corneas to improve… Tom standing with his girlfriend Caitlin
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