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    Debbie was diagnosed with a heart murmur at the age of 12, however it wasn’t until she was 19 that she discovered things were a little more sinister than that.    During the process of applying for a job interstate, Debbie underwent a medical which uncovered a congenital heart… Debbie Rees Case Study Tile
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    This amazing gift saved my life and has allowed me to live a normal active life.Hello, my name is Demi and I am 7 years old. When I was only 10 months old, I got a nasty virus, and it attacked my liver and sent it into acute failure.Before my family knew it, I was on the highest priority list to… Demi
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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… Denise
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    When I was in high school, I told my mother that I was having trouble seeing the blackboard. A visit to the optometrist found that I had a condition called keratoconus, and I was prescribed glasses. At 21 I saw an ophthalmologist, who suggested that I start wearing hard contact lenses. The theory… Woman in a graduation gown with teal drapes. She is holding a certificate and is smiling at the camera.
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    ‘It’s common for many people experiencing a significant death in the family for the first time to feel that their experience of grief is unusual, or that they're not grieving properly. I support families by helping to normalise these emotions, and I remind them that they aren’t alone.’- Diane…
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    The story of my kidney problem began in 2002. I was working in my own community of Numbulwar on the Gulf of Carpentaria when the visiting doctor told me I was suffering from the beginning of kidney failure.I have been a kidney dialysis patient since the beginning of 2003. I was still able to work… Didamain
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    Several years ago I became ill and spent almost a year in and out of hospital. I was diagnosed as suffering from an auto immune liver disease, which was causing lots of problems - encephalopathy, pleuraleffusions, odema in legs and feet and a very great feeling of being unwell. In mid… Didamain
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    Melissa remembers her parents’ discussing organ and tissue donation from a young age. So, it’s no surprise that when her dad Don became unwell, he constantly reminded the family of his wishes to donate.  “He would always say things like ‘if someone else can use it they might as well’ or… Photo of QLD man Don wearing a red and white striped polo shirt, who became an eye donor.
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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.

It doesn’t matter how old you are, your medical history, your lifestyle, what country you’re from or how healthy you are — you can still register as an organ and tissue donor.

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