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    My husband Douglass was a generous man. He held dear his family, adoring his children, then grandchildren. He was generous with his time for others, be it family or friends.When I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, Doug took it on with his usual energy and enthusiasm, deciding to bring his… Douglass
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    ‘Coordinating a letter exchange between donor families and transplant recipients is one of the ways that I see both sides start to heal’- Dr Sean Dicks  As told by Dr Sean Dicks, DonateLife ACTAfter an organ donation has occurred, the donor’s family often wants to write letters to find out…
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    The tragic life experience that deeply affected our family started for us one Christmas. Leading up to this we were a happy loving family. My husband and I, the proud parents of 3 wonderful healthy children: Todd, Lisa and Drew.Our youngest was Drew. A very active loving son, but oh so… Drew
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    I cannot find the words to thank the family and the donor of my liver – who is now resting in peace.I was put on the transplant waiting list 2 days after my wedding. I was not allowed to go on a honeymoon because I was so sick. I can't look at my wedding photos now.I was told they had a liver for… Eda
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    DonateLife, in partnership with Cool.org, an online provider of education resources, has developed nine lessons about organ and tissue donation, aimed at Year 9 and 10 students. All lessons are aligned with the Australian curriculum and have been reviewed by a child and adolescent psychologist.…
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    Lessons developed by Cool.org to creatively engage students in discussion about organ and tissue donation. DonateLife is excited to announce the release of a new education resource to encourage discussion about organ and tissue donation among Year 9 and 10 students. The resource includes nine… Donation Specialist infront of plane for organ donation
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    While you are reading this I may be admiring my newly painted bedroom walls, switching on the television set or planning my next overseas trip. I might read a book or magazine, choose a recipe or perform any number of activities which we ‘sighted' people take for granted. A few years ago I was… Elaine
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    At just 2 years of age, Elise was enduring the hardest part of the transplant journey – the waiting game.She’d been born full-term but underweight, weighing just 1.83kg. Tests showed her little liver was full of cirrhosis, which meant she urgently needed a liver transplant to survive. … Young girl in a peach coloured polka dot shirt with Mini Mouse in the centre. She is holding her hands in the shape of a heart.
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    Our mum Ellen was taken from us after battling influenza in intensive care for nine weeks. Mum was aged 45 at the time. I remember the day well when I came home from work to find Mum wasn't there, she had been taken to emergency by my sister earlier that day and I was none the wiser. Mum… Ellen
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    Changing Ellie’s nappy for the first time without her being hooked up to monitors, the first time she was able to touch her toes, her first small family picnic outside hospital grounds…these are the things that will stick with young Ellie’s family forever as big milestones. Ellie’s life was… Ellie – heart recipient, NSW
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