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I've had bronchiectasis all my life as a result of whooping cough when I was two years old. My lung function got so bad I knew a dose of flu could be fatal so I dreaded every winter. A few years ago my lung function was so poor my doctors told me I should seriously consider going on the lung…
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Sunday 16 November is Thank You Day – an important day in the DonateLife calendar to acknowledge those who make organ and tissue donation possible. Each year, thousands of lives are saved and transformed through the generosity of living and deceased organ and tissue donors, and their…
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Sunday 17 November is Thank You Day – an important day in the DonateLife calendar to acknowledge those who make organ and tissue donation possible. Sunday 17 November is Thank You Day – an important day in the DonateLife calendar to acknowledge those who make organ and tissue donation possible.…
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Thirteen-year-old Sienna was born with a rare congenital condition called Goldenhar Syndrome. The condition causes malformation of the face and head and benign growths of the eye. Sienna was born with a large tumour in her right eye. Her parents Alison and Greg knew she would one…
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There was no denying Sime Thornton’s love and enthusiasm for many things in life. He was wired with a positivity and optimism that knew no bounds, always exhibiting a deep sense of gratitude for the gifts that life gave him.His cherished family and friends; a creative tribe he unearthed in…
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Thirty-six year-old Simon was a sculptor. He said, 'If you were to ask me where my passion comes from, I would tell you that it comes from my need to create art. There is so much that I find inspirational that I often cannot work fast enough to get it all out. I often have no idea where it comes…
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Simone was born with cystic fibrosis, a rare genetic disorder that affects the lungs. She was racked by coughing fits that would wake her up in the night, due to mucus building up in her lungs. By the age of 22, the disorder was so crippling she was given just a month to live. ‘I will never…
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These guidelines set out how the Organ and Tissue Authority (OTA) will engage with the public through our digital channels – social media and the DonateLife website. The guidelines below set out how the Organ and Tissue Authority (OTA) will engage with the public through our digital channels –… - News
You may have noticed things are looking a bit different here – we’ve made some changes to our website! You may have noticed things are looking a bit different here – we’ve made some changes to our website to make it easier for people to find and better understand information about organ donation…
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Our darling girl Sophia was our first born and my husband and I were the proudest parents imaginable when she arrived. Unbeknownst to us, Sophia was born with the genetic condition Alpha1 Antitrypsin Deficiency which was causing her liver to fail. Being first time parents we missed the warning…
