A gift worth giving
In this 6-part series hosted by NRL Legend Sam Thaiday, hear stories of hope and heartache from both donor families and recipients of lifesaving Organ and Tissue donation. It in support of DonateLife week from 24th July – 31 July You can join the register https://www.donatelife.gov.au/register This podcast was made possible from Funding by Organ and Tissue Authority Community Awareness Grant
Episodes
Aaron had a heart transplant in 2008 at age 15 following two cardiac arrests.
In this our final episode Aaron tells Sam about how that transplant not only save his life but has led to him living a full life with two kids and a some amazing adventures.
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Christine donated her kidney through the paired kidney exchange to save her daughter Alexis’ life.
Alexis is now about 10 years old and lives and healthy and happy life.
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Karina sits down with Sam Thaiday to talk about the heartache of losing her daughter Sophie in a tragic accident and the hope that Sophie's gift was able to give to so many other families.
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Former NRL great who played for The Bronco's in their first winning grand final in 1992 - Gavin Allen sat down with Sam Thaiday to talk about what it’s like to need a heart transplant and why having the conversation about organ donation is so important.
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Mary and Mikayla are way too familiar with grief and loss. They lost their husband/father Rod to a brain haemorrhage at age 49 and sister-in-law/Aunty Toni also passed away age 44 and was a donor.
Then the unthinkable happened and they lost their daughter/sister Georgia from a brain bleed and she was also able to become a donor,Georgia collapsed while playing touch footy,
Mary and Mikayla are strong and resilient and like to talk ...
Maddi is in her early 20’s and is a proud first nations person. At the age of 11 she had to write her will due to a liver failure. She was given a lifesaving donation of a liver and has gone on to shine brightly in her studies and her own life goals.
Maddi may soon need a kidney donation and this story will help shine a light on the importance of Organ and Tissue donation.
It in support of DonateLife week from 24th July – 31 July
Coming Monday July 4th
In this 6-part series hosted by NRL Legend Sam Thaiday, hear stories of hope and heartache from both donor families and recipients of lifesaving Organ and Tissue donation.
It in support of DonateLife week from 24th July – 31 July
You can join the register https://www.donatelife.gov.au/register
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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