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    My name is Twanny and I received a kidney transplant 40 years ago. Today, with the same functioning kidney transplant, I cannot help but reflect on my life and the people who played a pivotal role in getting me so far.Originally hemodialysis was only available in hospitals, which consisted of six… Twanny
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    At the age of 49, our lives took a sudden change forever. After returning home from a beautiful day with friends and family at the local Christmas parade, a viral infection caused me to have a cardiac arrest. A quick thinking new neighbour performed CPR and got my heart and breathing started,… Vern
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    Eyesight is something many of us take for granted, but for Vicky, it's a precious gift to be cherished every day.   Vicky was only 19 when she received a diagnosis of keratoconus, a genetic condition that causes the corneas to become misshapen. Initially, Vicky was unaware of how serious her… Woman with a short grey bob sitting in a hospital chair, holding a newborn baby
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    My father, Vincenzo, celebrates two birthdays. One the date he was born. The other is the day he received a life-saving liver transplant. Thanks to the generosity of an organ donor, Dad received the greatest of gifts in the nick of time. He had spent the previous… Vincenzo
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    Warren was my youngest brother and he was also a dear friend. Warren was also very close to my other brother Greg and the three of us grew up together, bonded by blood and love - we were inseparable. As brothers three we would live, socialise, laugh and make mistakes together. Our lives were full… Warren
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    It all started when I was born and diagnosed with Alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency - a rare liver disease. When I was three months old I had to have an operation so the doctors could find out more. After this, other than regular medication and doctor's appointments, I wasn't really affected by this… Will
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    It was many years ago that I was given the gift of life. Thanks to my donor I have enjoyed many milestones most people take for granted. I have shared the joy of seeing my children married and I have been blessed with grandchildren.I was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder which meant that,… Yvonne
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