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    When Ross sadly passed away his siblings, affectionately known to all as Aunty Pat and Billy, knew that organ donation was the only option for them.‘We said yes because we knew it was our brother’s wishes,’ Aunty Pat said.Billy said his brother would be very happy to know that his donation… Aunty Pat and Billy - brother Ross was a donor
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    Meet Colin and Sakhon, an inspiring couple whose shared donation story proves that love knows no limits when it comes to helping those we care about. Together for 20 years, they’ve lived through some unbelievable challenges – from witnessing a tsunami in Thailand on their honeymoon, to… A man and a woman sit on a maroon couch, smiling at the camera while a black and white dog, licking its nose, rests in her lap.
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    Hi I'm Sam, I'm 39 Years old and I have Cystic Fibrosis. It's been an incredible journey of life! In the past 9 years, I've had x 2 Double Lung Transplants. 1st set in 2009 and 2nd set in 2013. I never regret signing up on the transplant waiting list as I'm now actually living a… Sam
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    Samantha had her first operation when just a tiny four-week old baby. Born with a rare liver disease, Biliary Atresia which severely compromised her liver function, Samantha spent her young live with hospital stays, medical check-ups and operations. Two years ago, Samantha’s health declined… Samantha - liver recipient - ACT
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    In order to achieve in life, work or in sport, we all need to set goals. As we try harder we can reach those goals and taste success.Samantha's first goal was life itself. Born with a congenital liver disease, she struggled with many health issues which necessitated her having to spend much of… Samantha
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    For me, the decision to donate dad's organs was obvious, but it was not easy. I always knew what my dad thought about an issue, even if I didn't want to know! Dad was a man of strong convictions and an incredible work ethic. He was funny, tough and incredibly clever.I knew dad would want to… Dad
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    Three years after Pavi and Chari welcomed their son Ranu, they had a baby girl, Savi. While the pregnancy went smoothly, things changed when Savi was 6 weeks old. ‘I noticed her eyes were yellow while I was nursing her,’ Pavi recalls. ‘I spoke with our community nurse, who immediately… Little girl sitting inside on a wooden floor. She is smiling at the camera and is wearing a yellow dress.
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    Hi, my name is Shaun and I am 17. I like hanging out with my friends, the Bombers (Essendon Football Club) and girls – all pretty normal teenage stuff really. But my life hasn't always been that normal.Here is my story.I have had 2 heart transplants. Yes, 2. When I was born I had a problem with… Heart Image
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    I hope my story will help start a discussion about organ donation. Here is a life that was saved because of DonateLife Week. My father had been slightly ill with liver disease for a few years. Bloating, drainage, tubes and inability to walk soon became standard events and words in our house… Heart Image
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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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