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    I write this on the 12th anniversary of my kidney transplant. A day of thanks, a day when my thoughts return to my donor and donor's family and a day when I reflect on how my life has changed since I first heard the words 'you have renal failure'.I was 37, fit, well and happily married with 2… Heart Image
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    Rob isn’t lost for words when it comes to talking about his beloved wife of 34 years, Katie. A former nurse, and retired flight attendant, Katie was also a cherished wife, mother, nan-nan, friend and colleague. Rob’s love for her, and pride in her legacy as an organ and tissue donor, runs deep… Katie Clemmens who became a donor, image with daughter and husband Rob
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    'Will it make me feel better?' was my one and only question when my parents told me I needed a heart transplant.I was 11 at the time. I was extremely lucky and only had to wait two and a half weeks until I got my second chance at life.A lot of people don't even get that, but each and every day I… Heart Image
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    At the age of 39 I was diagnosed with end stage renal failure. Three months later, I was on dialysis. It was an unexpected shock that changed my life completely and affected my whole family. I had to resign from my job. It was no longer easy to pack up and go on holidays or be there for my… Katrina
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    Our daughter was a caring and sharing person. She was an only child but she always shared her things with her friends and family. She loved life, enjoyed travelling and played sport including swimming and Highland dancing. After completing school in Year 10, she commenced work in the banking… Kaylene
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    Kelcey had just turned 5 when her family were told the words no family ever wants to hear, "she has an inoperable brain tumour and she is going to die".  Four months later Kelcey passed away but in that time her family said she taught them a lot.  They said the courage… Kelcey Dunn case study photo
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    The one word that described my late partner Ken is 'helpful'. Always pitching in – setting up marquees, fixing broken items around our home or at friends, or just lending a hand to ensure things worked. If he found problems he solved them in a quirky way.So it’s fitting that even in death he… Ken
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    Being diagnosed with lung disease was initially something that shocked me. I still led an active life, involved in work and numerous sports. Deterioration of my lung capacity down to 6% meant that I was eventually placed on the transplant waiting list. I was no longer able to do the things which… Kerry
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    As a kid growing up in a small town, Kerry was not only my big brother, he was also my mate and someone I looked up to. Our friendship became even stronger when we were playing sport together.When I first found out that Kerry was sick with lung disease, I didn't think anything of it at the time.… Kerry
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    Kidney disease is a silent disease. Being under the care of a GP that treated me for high blood pressure and suffering headaches, I sought the second opinion of another GP due to overwhelming fatigue and the need for more sleep. With blood, urine and blood… Heart Image
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