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Julie’s Family

Life Stories
Julie’s Family

Approximately 50 years ago my brother was born with a hole in his heart. After 20 years of poor health he was reborn; he received the gift of life - a heart and lung transplant.
Life Stories
Sarah’s Journey

I’m privileged to be alive, a gift not always given to everyone - like Noel and those whose wait for an organ transplant is just too long. I just want other lives to be saved as...
Life Stories
Linda’s Gift to Soraya

I received a thank you card from the recipient, Soraya, via the transplant coordinator. I responded and asked her if she would mind sending me wee updates on how she was doing; she agreed. We became...
Life Stories
Katie’s Mum

It was so surreal; nearly four years had passed since she joined the list. Part of me had thought it was never going to happen. That drive to the hospital was the longest hour-and-a-half drive ever.
Campaigns
Day of the Living

Taking inspiration from the colourful Mexican festival The Day of the Dead, in which ancestors are remembered with a vibrant and colourful festival; The Day of the Living campaign will raise awareness about the importance of...
Research
The Extraordinary World of Transplanting Pig Organs Into People

Whatever your thoughts on pig-to-human transplants, it is clear that many are willing to go to extreme lengths to ensure everyone who needs a transplant can get one. Put simply, there are not enough organ donors.