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    Melissa remembers her parents’ discussing organ and tissue donation from a young age. So, it’s no surprise that when her dad Don became unwell, he constantly reminded the family of his wishes to donate.  “He would always say things like ‘if someone else can use it they might as well’ or… Photo of QLD man Don wearing a red and white striped polo shirt, who became an eye donor.
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    Donald died at the age of 30, one day before his 31st birthday. He was fit, happy and had the world at his feet. His death was the result of a traffic accident.Donald had a good life, making friends wherever he went. He travelled the world for over 6 years with his friend Travis. They worked in a… Donald
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    My sister was a special person from the day she was born, as she entered the world on Christmas Day. Our family – mum, dad, Donna and myself – had discussed organ donation as a family and all agreed it was a good idea, but never thought it would happen to us.Mum, dad and I said goodbye to Donna… Donna
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    It has taken 25 years to tell this story that affected our families lives for ever.Doug was our middle child, with an older sister Alissa and younger brother Michael. Alissa and Doug were very close and Michael who was four years younger, idolised his older brother.Doug was just that cool dude… Doug is in a black shirt with skulls, sitting in a lawn chair smiling at the camera. Green fence and shrubbery in the background. A small girl is half hidden behind Doug's chair.
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    My husband Douglass was a generous man. He held dear his family, adoring his children, then grandchildren. He was generous with his time for others, be it family or friends.When I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, Doug took it on with his usual energy and enthusiasm, deciding to bring his… Douglass
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    The tragic life experience that deeply affected our family started for us one Christmas. Leading up to this we were a happy loving family. My husband and I, the proud parents of 3 wonderful healthy children: Todd, Lisa and Drew.Our youngest was Drew. A very active loving son, but oh so… Drew
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    I cannot find the words to thank the family and the donor of my liver – who is now resting in peace.I was put on the transplant waiting list 2 days after my wedding. I was not allowed to go on a honeymoon because I was so sick. I can't look at my wedding photos now.I was told they had a liver for… Eda
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    While you are reading this I may be admiring my newly painted bedroom walls, switching on the television set or planning my next overseas trip. I might read a book or magazine, choose a recipe or perform any number of activities which we ‘sighted' people take for granted. A few years ago I was… Elaine
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    At just 2 years of age, Elise was enduring the hardest part of the transplant journey – the waiting game.She’d been born full-term but underweight, weighing just 1.83kg. Tests showed her little liver was full of cirrhosis, which meant she urgently needed a liver transplant to survive. … Young girl in a peach coloured polka dot shirt with Mini Mouse in the centre. She is holding her hands in the shape of a heart.
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    Our mum Ellen was taken from us after battling influenza in intensive care for nine weeks. Mum was aged 45 at the time. I remember the day well when I came home from work to find Mum wasn't there, she had been taken to emergency by my sister earlier that day and I was none the wiser. Mum… Ellen
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