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      In the eyes of her children Fiona was smart, passionate, a justice fighter and amazing in everything she did. She loved animals, her garden and travelling.  She enjoyed being involved in things, lots of things and she was well-loved by everyone who knew her.  So, it came… Photo of ACT donor Fiona and her two daughters, Hannah and Georgia
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    When Freddie was just 5 months old, his parents Rachel and Jack noticed something wasn’t right with his eye. Initially diagnosed as conjunctivitis, Freddie’s condition quickly deteriorated. After 3 doctor visits in just 36 hours, he was urgently airlifted from Dalby to Brisbane. Within 30 minutes… A family of 3 sitting in a grassy field. The adult on the left wears a green shirt and holds a baby in a checkered shirt and light-coloured pants. The adult on the right wears a white dress with floral patterns. 
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    My name is Gail.  I received my first corneal transplant in 2010 at the age of 56 and my second in 2014. My vision gradually deteriorated over 30 years from the degenerative condition Fuchs’ Corneal Dystrophy. Your sight can be compared to looking through a dirty window or waxed paper… Gail
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    In November two significant things are happening. I turn 50, and it is the fifth anniversary of my kidney transplant. I am acknowledging these special events by writing my story for the DonateLife Book of Life. At 33 I was unexpectedly diagnosed with renal disease. I was a working woman, a… Gaynor
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    Glen had a very unsettled start to life. He failed to thrive and was diagnosed with kidney reflux.At 8 weeks of age, after several operations to remove the obstruction, his left kidney was removed. His medical prognosis indicated that his right kidney had also suffered significant damage.With… Glen
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    During her early teenage years, sports fanatic Hannah knew what it was like to live with physical pain, though she rarely showed it.     At the age of 10, Hannah was diagnosed with a condition called Osteochrondral Dissicans, a serious and painful joint condition in both of her knees… Hannah Hobbs Case Study Tile
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    Harvey embraced every minute of his life. He was fun, active and adventurous, spending his time fishing, camping and sailing with his wide circle of friends. His passion for riding motorbikes, tractors and 4-wheel driving led to his decision to apprentice as a diesel mechanic. Harvey was… 20 year old Harvey wearing a tan and black cap with a blue long sleeve collared shirt on, smiling in front of a plate of lobster
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    Hayden has always been an angel. Having an older brother with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), Hayden stepped up and was the little 'big' brother. From very early on he looked out for his brother and protected him. He wasn't just a brother but a best friend and they idolised each other.Hayden went… Hayden
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    Brisbane mum Tanny had just brought her newborn Hayden home. Hours later, he went into cardiac arrest. After being rushed to hospital, it took doctors 18 minutes to bring him back to life and they had to revive him twice. He was only 3 days old.  Hayden was soon diagnosed with ornithine… 3 people posing indoors at a celebration. A tattooed person in a white shirt stands on the left. In the centre, a child wearing a green crown with the number '1' holds a red stuffed toy in the shape of a liver. On the right, a person in a green dress holds the child. Balloons are visible in the background.
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    I was a young 22-year-old when I was diagnosed with chronic reflux nephritis. What did this all mean? Was I going to die or would I get better? The specialist advised me that for the moment I was ok, however, at some stage, I would most likely get sicker and need a kidney transplant. Wow, this… Helen
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