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    It was the day of the surgery: a laparoscopic nephrectomy for me, Patti (then aged 55), and a kidney to be transplanted into my brother Mark, then aged 45. Mark had been on dialysis for 10 months as a result of high blood pressure. He had minimal energy, was in and out of hospital and was… Mark
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    My journey towards islet transplantation began over 35 years ago, after being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. After years of 5 insulin injections a day, my condition deteriorated and I began to experience hypoglycaemia unawareness.I lived and worked as a classroom teacher… Mary
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    Mathew was the oldest of Rusty and Helen’s three children – a beloved son, uncle, and huge sports fan. As a child, he was constantly engaged in whatever sport was in season. As Mathew grew up, health issues stopped him from playing. But he was a dedicated armchair observer of every game on… Man in a light blue button up shirt and jeans, sitting on a green box.
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    A rare diagnosis of Reis-Bücklers dystrophy saw Matilda grapple with her sight until she was declared legally blind as a young adult.     After three corneal transplants over the last 30 years, the gift of sight, and what it has brought to her life, is not lost on her.     … corneal recipient Matilda smiling at camera
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    Young Matilda knows what it’s like to itch so much that you make your own skin bleed. At around the age of 3, bile began building up under Matilda’s skin and make her incredibly itchy, she ended up with scabs from head to toe from all the scratching. It was all part of a rapid decline in… Matilda – liver recipient, NSW
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    It was in March that I went to see my GP regarding constant headaches over a 2-week period. Preliminary observations showed a very high blood pressure which had been left unchecked for a lengthy period of time. Blood and urine tests were also taken. Less than a few hours later my GP called to… Stephen
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    Matthew may have been an imposing figure of a man, six foot one inch, broad shoulders and a full head of 'floppy' dark hair. He was often gruff and intimidating while fighting for the underdog in his role of union official, but anyone who knew him well, knew he was a big softy inside. He had a… Matthew
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    Our small family consisted of Mum, Dad, 2 daughters, partners and one granddaughter.We are a strong loving family who love spending time together doing family things. Mum and Dad worked hard to raise us in a loving and supportive home and allowed us to do the things we loved.Mum's taxi… Maureen
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      Max was diagnosed with vanishing bile duct syndrome when he was only aged ten.   As a big footy fan, Max was devastated when he was forced to stop playing the game he loved due to his unexpected medical condition. It started out as a rash, but quickly turned into a parents… Max standing with hands on hips smiling. He has a black bucket hat on and his school jersey.
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     Max was a dedicated family man and loving husband of Trish, who he was wholly committed to, along with his family of 8 children, 21 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild. Max was happiest when he was on the farm that he and Trish ran together for decades in the Otways.  Max was a… Photo of VIC donor, Max with bulldogs artwork
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