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    David (Dave) was born six weeks prematurely on 23 November 1960 the youngest of two sons to Judy and Ian. He grew up to be strong-willed and intelligent with many friends and interests including restoring VWs and surfing. After finishing school he started an electrical apprenticeship and was… Dave
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    David is incredibly thankful — not just for his growing family, but for the gift of sight that lets him enjoy every moment with them. In 2001, David was diagnosed with a serious eye condition called keratoconus. Over 17 years, his vision gradually worsened. He had trouble seeing clearly… A person sitting in a chair wearing a neck pillow, holding an infant wrapped in a dog-print blanket. They have a green wristband on the left wrist and a smartwatch on the right.
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    At the age of 28, after a routine check-up at his GP experiencing bad stomach pains, David was diagnosed with Liver Cirrhosis, a condition that impairs liver function and causes irreversible liver damage.  David spent the next 10 years battling the illness, and despite countless tests and… Two people standing on a wooden deck with a glass railing, overlooking a large grassy field under a cloudy sky. One person is wearing a bright pink dress with gold embroidery, and the other is dressed in a patterned shirt, light-coloured pants, and a dark blazer.
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    My story starts in the early 70's when I contracted hepatitis which was not treated until 2009. By this time my liver was cirrhotic and needed replacing. I was transferred from my hometown of Darwin to Adelaide and had a transplant soon after. This has allowed me to see my grandson born and… Heart Image
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    Debbie was diagnosed with a heart murmur at the age of 12, however it wasn’t until she was 19 that she discovered things were a little more sinister than that.    During the process of applying for a job interstate, Debbie underwent a medical which uncovered a congenital heart… Debbie Rees Case Study Tile
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    This amazing gift saved my life and has allowed me to live a normal active life.Hello, my name is Demi and I am 7 years old. When I was only 10 months old, I got a nasty virus, and it attacked my liver and sent it into acute failure.Before my family knew it, I was on the highest priority list to… Demi
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    I am proud to be a DonateLife Ambassador. I have been a registered organ and tissue donor since the 1980s, and have carried the card in my wallet. I've also made sure my family know what my donation decision is. When my mother passed away four years ago, at age 84, I consented for all of her… Denise
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    When I was in high school, I told my mother that I was having trouble seeing the blackboard. A visit to the optometrist found that I had a condition called keratoconus, and I was prescribed glasses. At 21 I saw an ophthalmologist, who suggested that I start wearing hard contact lenses. The theory… Woman in a graduation gown with teal drapes. She is holding a certificate and is smiling at the camera.
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    The story of my kidney problem began in 2002. I was working in my own community of Numbulwar on the Gulf of Carpentaria when the visiting doctor told me I was suffering from the beginning of kidney failure.I have been a kidney dialysis patient since the beginning of 2003. I was still able to work… Didamain
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    Several years ago I became ill and spent almost a year in and out of hospital. I was diagnosed as suffering from an auto immune liver disease, which was causing lots of problems - encephalopathy, pleuraleffusions, odema in legs and feet and a very great feeling of being unwell. In mid… Didamain
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