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    Michael Wines and Sharon Moss. Photo Credit Newscorp & Sam Ruttyn Through the Australia and New Zealand Paired Kidney Exchange Program (ANZKX) during the COVID period, Michael offered to donate his kidney to help his neighbour, mother of two Sharon, who had life-threatening polycystic…
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    In 1953 I was losing my sight because of the genetic condition keratoconus. A surgeon told me a graft was a risky procedure but it could be beneficial. I had tried contact lenses but they were hard and uncomfortable, so I wore them only when I had to - on special occasions such as going to the… Shirley
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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… Shirley
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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… Sienna in nature, smiling at camera
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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… Sime holding up his cartoon art
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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… Simon
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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… woman standing in front of a snowy mountain. She's wearing a coat zipped up to her chin, a pink headband and is holding skiing poles.
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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… Sophia
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    When 10-year-old Sophie grew her angel wings in 2016, her family didn’t have to think too long about giving the gift of life to others. In fact, her mum Karina said it took about 30 seconds for them to decide.'Of course we would donate. Sophie always wanted to help people!' she said.The last… Sophie – donor, Qld
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    Valasia is familiar with the life-saving benefits that transplantation makes to people's lives. Her youngest daughter, Stephania, was put on the liver transplant waiting list when she was one year old, waiting 20 months before a liver became available. Here, Valasia tells their story.As a little… Stephania
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