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    We have an inspiring collection of stories that you can read because people are willing to share their personal experiences. Share your story using this form. Share your story We have an inspiring collection of stories that you can read…
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    I've had bronchiectasis all my life as a result of whooping cough when I was two years old. My lung function got so bad I knew a dose of flu could be fatal so I dreaded every winter. A few years ago my lung function was so poor my doctors told me I should seriously consider going on the lung… Shirley
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    These guidelines set out how the Organ and Tissue Authority (OTA) will engage with the public through our digital channels – social media and the DonateLife website. The guidelines below set out how the Organ and Tissue Authority (OTA) will engage with the public through our digital channels –…
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    At 29 years of age our son was killed in an incident at work.  It was an unexpected, preventable death. On that day, one of the first phone calls we received was from a tissue bank. Our son was not registered as a donor at the time but we had often talked about donation as our other son… Heart Image
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    Our darling girl Sophia was our first born and my husband and I were the proudest parents imaginable when she arrived. Unbeknownst to us, Sophia was born with the genetic condition Alpha1 Antitrypsin Deficiency which was causing her liver to fail. Being first time parents we missed the warning… Sophia
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    My name is Jessica. I am 20 years old and was born with a condition called biliary atresia, which is a blockage of the main bile duct from the liver. This led me to have a liver transplant at the age of nine. I was lucky that my liver lasted until I was nine, as most require a liver transplant… Jessica
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    Valasia is familiar with the life-saving benefits that transplantation makes to people's lives. Her youngest daughter, Stephania, was put on the liver transplant waiting list when she was one year old, waiting 20 months before a liver became available. As a little girl Stephania was in and out… Stephania
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    At birth, I was premature, breach, unable to pass urine and unable to breathe without assistance. I had a condition known as Posterior Urethral Valves. The doctors gave my parents two choices; one was to turn off the life support and let me die and the other was an operation that might prolong my… Steph
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    Story of encouragement My son Stewart was tragically killed in a freak motor bike accident. I still find it hard to believe that he is gone and that I just can't wake up from this nightmare. Stewart was like an angel that shone a light on this dark world. He lived to be a good servant of… Stewart
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    These patient stories provide some personal insights of donors, recipients and the teams involved in the ANZKX program. The following patient stories provide some personal insights of donors, recipients and the teams involved in the ANZKX program. These individual stories demonstrate the…
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