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    My name is Racquel. Last year I celebrated my 40th birthday and this year I will celebrate 17 years of life that I would not have had, were it not for a kidney transplant. When I was 23, my kidney function deteriorated after years of kidney disease. I went onto dialysis and managed this at… Racquel
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    It was mid-February when I woke up feeling very ill and assumed I had gastro. I was very wrong. I was eventually diagnosed with Hepatitis A, most likely from food poisoning. Ninety-nine per cent of people get over Hepatitis A, but unfortunately I was in the one per cent. I had gone from being… Racquel
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    Ray is a Miriam Mer man, from Murray Island in the Torres Strait and the lands of the Malak Malak people of the Daly River area. He was shocked when doctors diagnosed him with end stage kidney disease and said he needed to undergo renal dialysis, until a matching kidney could be found for a… A person in a colourful shirt holds a large pink DonateLife heart symbol against a serene lakeside backdrop with mountains.
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    My husband Ray received a kidney transplant. Ray had a rough life up to then with several medical problems including Alports Syndrome. After the transplant he spent many months in hospital. Under the amazing care of doctors and staff, Ray survived another 14 years before he passed away aged 48… Ray
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    What do sports stars from the Western Bulldogs (AFL), Melbourne Storm (NRL), Sunshine Coast Lightning (ANL) and Australian Professional Leagues soccer teams all have in common? Article Date: Thursday, July 8, 2021 What do sports stars from the Western Bulldogs (AFL), Melbourne Storm (NRL… Western Bulldogs player
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    Rebecca lived a very full life even though she passed away from a heart attack due to Type 1 Diabetes and Hyperthyroidism. The day I had always feared had finally come. Rebecca had diabetes from the age of seven and was continually in and out of hospital. Despite her illnesses and struggles… Rebecca
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    From as young as I can remember, I had been preparing for this day. It was always known to me, that it would come around at some point in my life. The only thing I wasn't prepared for was that I would have to face this path at the age of 18. I was told that I had a maximum of two years to live… Rebecca
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    Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan RAP The Organ and Tissue Authority (OTA) is committed to building cultural competency within the organisation. This involves acknowledging, celebrating, and learning about the significance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, their communities,…
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    If you are organising a DonateLife related event, let us know what you are doing by filling in an event form. Register your event If you are organising a DonateLife related event, let us know what you are doing by filling in an event form…
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    He was only 12 days into this world, but baby Remy wasn’t doing as well as he should have been. A visit to the Emergency Department in Canberra showed something wasn’t right with Remy’s heart.  Like any new parents, Remy’s mum Melissa and dad Joseph hadn’t anticipated any health issues… A baby boy wearing a nasal cannula sits in a pram covered by a mustard coloured blanket. There are toys attached to the pram handle and in the background is a park setting.
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