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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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    Organ donation has affected my family as my father was one of the lucky ones to receive a kidney from an organ donor. In September 1986 he received a kidney transplant.  I can still remember what he went through doing a full day’s work and then going to hospital to go on dialysis for 3 –… 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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    This YouTube video provides concise and culturally appropriate information for non-Metropolitan First Nation's people, as it gives an overview of patient’s journey from learning about kidney disease, treatment options, receiving a new kidney… The Government of Western Australia North… Clip of Kidney Transplant - my journey. Showing main character in front of his home.
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    I have been lucky enough to receive 2 kidney transplants from wonderful donors over the past 30 years.My first, when I was 18 years old; my second at 40.My second was very hard to come by due to me matching with a very limited amount of the population.I spent nearly 8 years on haemodialysis in my… Kim
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    Having spent most of her teenage years battling a debilitating kidney condition, Kristy is forever grateful to have not only reached her 30th birthday, but to also have had a beautiful bouncing baby.Diagnosed with IgA nephropathy at age 14, Kristy’s kidneys eventually became so inflamed they were… Kristy – kidney recipient, Vic
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    It was my husband's 31st birthday and our kids (two and four years of age) were fast asleep. My hubby and I had just finished packing away a load of washing and were climbing into bed when his phone rang. It was a phone call I will never forget - a phone call I wish we never had to receive. A… My little brother, my big hero
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    I would like to tell you about a gift I received. It was from someone I don't know and may never know, yet it is the most generous gift one can receive - the gift of life. My name is Kyla. I was born with a serious and rare liver disease called biliary atresia. This meant that my body was… Kyla
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