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At the age of 16 months Brett was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, the youngest in Canberra at that time. Throughout his school days, he led a full and eventful life with many school excursions, representing his school in athletics and playing soccer, tennis, golf, cricket and squash… - Story
It was the day of the surgery: a laparoscopic nephrectomy for me, Patti (then aged 55), and a kidney to be transplanted into my brother Mark, then aged 45. Mark had been on dialysis for 10 months as a result of high blood pressure. He had minimal energy, was in and out of hospital and was… - Story
Almost 11 months ago my life changed in a way you never think would happen to you. My husband had spent a week installing a kitchen for a mate, then had a glass of home brewed spirits and was poisoned by methanol. Five days later at the age of 49 Bruce was declared brain dead. Fortunately… - Story
My uncle Bruce passed away suddenly early this year, just 49 years old. He adored his family and life. His other great love was his farm and his woodwork. He made the most amazing pieces of furniture and always loved his footy. His team was the West Tigers. When we received a phone call that… - Story
A young, energetic and playful boy, many would find it hard to believe that 4 year old Cairo underwent a life-changing surgery when he was only 3. Cairo was born with Posterior Urethral Valves (PUV), which was not detected during mum Laura’s pregnancy. The PUV meant Cairo could not urinate… - News
Set your alarms! The annual Gift of Life Walk is on again in Canberra at Lake Burley Griffin. When: Tuesday 20 February. What time: 6:30am to 8:30am AEDT – 7:00am walk start time. Where: Meet at Rond Terrace, Commonwealth Park Gift of Life Incorporated is not-for-profit… - Story
My son Callum was born with a congenital heart defect. He was operated on at the age of 18 months and was a very healthy child until he became breathless and blue at the age of eight. One day he collapsed while running around with his brother. We saw his cardiologist who gave us the news his… - Story
When Carol died suddenly, her family were left in disbelief. During the fog of shock and grief, they learnt Carol was a registered organ and tissue donor. It wasn’t something they had discussed as a family, but it was a fact that didn’t surprise them at all. In life, Carol was… - Story
My name is Cassie and I am the recipient of two corneal transplants. In 2010, when I was 20, I received a corneal transplant in my left eye. Two years later I received a corneal transplant in my right eye. My vision first started to deteriorate towards the end of high school. I was diagnosed… - Story
At just nine years of age, Catherine started losing her eyesight due to keratoconus and was told she may one day need a corneal transplant. By age 12 schoolwork had become a struggle, to see the board she had to sit in the front centre desk in the class. Her only option back then, was to…
