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    I am a double lung transplant recipient. Without this life saving transplant, I would not be here today to share my story with you.As a toddler, I was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, a genetically inherited disease that affects the lungs and digestive system. From birth my lungs produced an… Kylie
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    I'm Tracey and would love to share our cherished daughter Laima's story with you. It's been over 10 years since we lost our beautiful girl and we still haven't come to terms with it. Laima was not only my best friend, she was my soulmate, we did everything together. Ours was a very special… Laima
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    Lara was only 2 months old when she had her very first operation. Diagnosed with biliary atresia – a rare genetic condition affecting the liver – at just 6 weeks old, Lara was severely jaundiced. She suffered from fluid retention, bleeds and a host of illnesses, and needed constant top-ups of the… A child in a pink coat and magenta DonateLife beanie stands on a boat in front of the Statue of Liberty. The sky is clear and blue.
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    The Organ and Tissue Authority (OTA) recently released our inaugural Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). We are dedicated to increasing access to life-changing organ and tissue transplantation for all Australians. Our ‘Reflect’ RAP is the first step towards building stronger connections with… An image of a piece of Aboriginal artwork representing organ and tissue donation. It is mostly in shades of magenta and features the DonateLife logo in the center, surrounded by small pictures of organs. It contains symbols for yarning circles and animal tracks.
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    Those who had the pleasure of knowing Laura admired her unwavering sense of positivity. ‘It was an extraordinary quality,’ says her mother, Kerri. ‘Especially in the face of a sudden and debilitating lung condition.’  Laura’s illness took her down a path she, nor her family, ever… Laura, a donor and her family
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    It may have been the worst day of our lives but it was the best day for two very lucky people.  At 5am I got the call to say Dad had fallen suffering the biggest brain haemorrhage doctors had seen. My sister and I headed straight for the hospital. They operated to relieve the pressure… Dad
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    My name is Laurn and I was given the gift of life.I had cystic fibrosis with probably the worst infection in the lungs you could have. I went on the transplant waiting list and waited six months before I got the call.When I woke up in ICU two days later I couldn't believe the difference. I could… Laurn
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    ‘At the Royal Darwin Hospital, around 70% of the families we talk to in ICU are Aboriginal. Chronic disease is prevalent, while health and English literacy varies. Discussions around organ donation and transplantation in NT hospitals and remote communities are complex and must take into account…
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    This week we’re raising awareness about eye and tissue donation, busting some common myths and sharing some stories from Aussies whose lives have been saved or transformed. This week we’re raising awareness about eye and tissue donation, busting some common myths and sharing some stories from… Eye and Tissue donation news article
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    Thousands of people throughout Australia have had their sight restored thanks to corneal donation and the incredible work of the Lions Eye Donation Service – one of Australia’s largest providers of donated eye tissue for transplant and medical… Based at Melbourne’s Royal Victorian Eye and Ear… Dr Graeme Pollock
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