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    Little Evie, at age 6, suddenly became unwell with several nose bleeds, refusing to eat her food and not wanting to go to school because she felt so unwell. An undiagnosed genetic condition, Wilson’s disease, was suddenly playing havoc with her body and before they knew it, Evie’s parents were… Evie – liver transplant – Victoria
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    My name is Melissa and I consider myself to be very fortunate. I was diagnosed with a corneal disease, Kerataconus, 23 years ago at the age of 21. I was told then that should my condition deteriorate I would require a corneal graft, 'though we don't do many of those'. In my late thirties I was… Heart Image
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    My name is Laurn and I was given the gift of life. I had cystic fibrosis with probably the worst infection in the lungs you could have. I went on the transplant waiting list and waited six months before I got the call. When I woke up in ICU two days later I couldn't believe the difference.… Laurn
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    One of our organ donor coordinators could get a call at 2 am saying a family has consented to donating a loved one's organs. The impacting part of that call is you know there's a family out there facing sudden grief and coming to terms with the loss of a loved one who was healthy 24 hours ago… Bernie
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    After some months of being treated for a duodenal ulcer, I was referred to a physician who immediately diagnosed me with a renal problem and within two days I was admitted to hospital. I was 56 years old. I was told months later that an ulcer can be caused by renal failure. It was there that I… Brian
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    Hi, my name is James and I am 20 years old. Just being able to say that is an achievement in itself. When I was 11 years old, I was diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension after collapsing during a game of football with my mates at school. After months of trials with medication, the doctors told… James
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    Our Mum has always been a remarkable woman who endured a life of hardship and torment, whilst teaching us six kids to be honest caring and empathetic toward all others. She was always such a hard working person, struggling to raise us on little to no money. When we had visitors and resources… Martin
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    I was working as a regional donor coordinator for four years when my dad was diagnosed with end stage kidney failure secondary to undiagnosed cardiomyopathy. My dad was a farmer and was used to working 15 hours a day. To see him on dialysis and the restrictions to his life, gave me new found… Sue
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    As a medical scientist, Fiona Hudson might work in a laboratory behind the scenes, but her role, and that of her team at the Victorian Transplantation and Immunogenetics Services (VTIS), is pivotal in the organ donation and transplantation process. As a medical scientist, Fiona Hudson might work…
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    My name is Gail.  I received my first corneal transplant in 2010 at the age of 56 and my second in 2014. My vision gradually deteriorated over 30 years from the degenerative condition Fuchs’ Corneal Dystrophy. Your sight can be compared to looking through a dirty window or waxed paper… Gail
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