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    I am proud to be a DonateLife Ambassador. I have been a registered organ and tissue donor since the 1980s, and have carried the card in my wallet. I've also made sure my family know what my donation decision is. When my mother passed away four years ago, at age 84, I consented for all of her…
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    As an active 75 year old widow I had to curtail many of my activities because of failing eye sight. I had to stop driving my car and doing dress making which I had done since I was a teenager. Reading was difficult and only possible with the aid of a strong magnifier. The cells of my cornea were…
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    I received a kidney/pancreas transplant in 2003, my son was born in 2005. I thought this would never be attainable, not only did my organ donor save my life but also gave the amazingly beautiful opportunity for me to become a Mother. In 2007 I needed another kidney transplant  as my…
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    My husband Ray received a kidney transplant. Ray had a rough life up to then with several medical problems including Alports Syndrome. After the transplant he spent many months in hospital. Under the amazing care of doctors and staff, Ray survived another 14 years before he passed away aged 48…
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    Rebecca lived a very full life even though she passed away from a heart attack due to Type 1 Diabetes and Hyperthyroidism. The day I had always feared had finally come. Rebecca had diabetes from the age of seven and was continually in and out of hospital. Despite her illnesses and struggles…
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    Robert was tragically killed in a one-punch attack in North Queensland, but the shock of such a tragedy didn’t stop his family from losing sight of helping others. Robert’s sister Barb is a registered nurse and a registered organ donor. She said she immediately saw the potential to turn…
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    Rod is a very much loved man. He lived happily married to Val for 38 years, had three children (Tracey, Trent and Kylie) and six grandchildren - the youngest whom he sadly never got to meet. There wasn't anything Rod couldn't or wouldn't do for his friends or family. He could not be summed up…
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    There is something that all Donor families have in common; a loved member of their family has shown their kindness from the heart by signing up as an Organ Donor, to maybe help another person have a normal life. Roslyn & I met as young adults working in the same workplace, when I first…
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    Hi, my name is Shaun and I am 17. I like hanging out with my friends, the Bombers (Essendon Football Club) and girls - all pretty normal teenage stuff really. But my life hasn't always been that normal. Here is my story. I have had two heart transplants. Yes, two. When I was born I had a…
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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…
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We want all Australians to talk about organ and tissue donation. If you want to be a donor, make sure you tell your family and friends.

Registering is easy and only takes one minute. All you need is your phone, Medicare card and one minute to register.

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