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    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… Bruce
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    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… Cairo - kidney recipient, QLD
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    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… Group of people going on a Gift of Life Walk around a lake
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    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… Heart Image
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    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… Carol Condon smiling at camera
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    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… Cassie
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    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… Cath Scott case study tile
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    Since 1971, October has been a special month for kidney transplant recipient, Twanny Farrugia. Since 1971, October has been a special month for kidney transplant recipient, Twanny Farrugia. It marks the event that changed his life completely – receiving the greatest gift from an organ donor and… Twanny Farrugia
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    This Sunday (21 November) is DonateLife Thank You Day – an annual day where we ask all Australians to pause, reflect, and thank donors and their families for generously giving the gift of life. This Sunday (21 November) is DonateLife Thank You Day – an annual day where we ask all Australians to… A Thank You Day branded banner
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    My Dad passed away in early 2014. Today, and for all the years to come, we will live with the consequences of him being gone and while the pain is not the raw shock and denial it was one year ago, that feeling of loss will always be there. Yet I still consider myself lucky as I have the comfort… My dad
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