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    I received a liver transplant because I have a very rare disease called Wilson's disease. Six months after my 25th birthday someone noticed the whites of my eyes were yellow. Six weeks later I was in a coma in hospital with complete liver failure and only days or hours to live.The doctors decided… Antony
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    I had a healthy childhood, married my wonderful wife and had three beautiful girls. Then, at age 41, my life changed. I was diagnosed with cirrhosis of the liver, caused by a genetic disease, Alpha 1 Anti-Trypsin Deficiency Syndrome. I spent the next four years in and out of hospital and… Adam
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    Marlene first got sick with kidney dysfunction after she had her twin girls Rachel and Lisa. By the time they turned 12, Marlene's failing kidneys meant immediate dialysis - four hours a day. The family’s time together suddenly shrank. A few months later Marlene was away in hospital when… Marlene
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     Archer was diagnosed with Alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency, a rare genetic condition affecting both his liver and lungs, at 3 months old.Archer endured endless hospital admissions, procedures and operations. In 2018, he suffered a life-threatening bleed and was placed on the transplant list.… Archer – liver recipient, Vic
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    Aru is a bright, happy and energetic 8-year-old with a big personality. Her favourite school subject is physical education, and she loves arts and crafts – she wants to be an artist when she grows up. You’d never guess that Aru has, in her short life, already faced life-threatening health… Little girl standing outside in a blue denim dress with knee length colourful socks. She is holding a soft toy heart and is smiling at the camera.
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    Ashleigh's dream of becoming an elite gymnast seemed all but lost after suffering a back spasm during a practice session, which was later diagnosed as the result of scoliosis. Within only a few months, scans showed the curvature of her spine was progressing rapidly, leaving Ashleigh far from the… Heart Image
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    I was 16 when I found out I had been born with one kidney. In 1971, I became the first person to have a baby while on dialysis. Unfortunately, Andrew only lived a few hours. Lisa came in 1973 and again only lived a few hours. I went along without dialysis until 1979 when my kidney gave up and I… Barbara
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    My eldest son Barney was a typical boy, cheeky and headstrong, long and lean like his dad. He played soccer. He was into collecting Pokemon cards and playing Star Wars computer games. He was learning to surf and loved being in the water. Barney was nine years and 22 days old when he died. He… Barney
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    My name is Beccky and I am 19 years of age. I was born with poylistic kidney disease and ever since I have needed a kidney transplant.I had a brother who I never got to meet. He died at six and half months after needing a kidney transplant and not receiving one.My kidneys lasted 11 years and then… Heart Image
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    Ben was quiet, smart, witty and able to make you laugh. He knew what he wanted and worked hard to achieve it. He loved and cherished his wife and family. He was born with a congenital heart defect. Ben knew what challenges life had for him and worked hard to ensure he could live a full and… Heart Image
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