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A gift worth giving

A gift worth giving

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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

2026 Podshape Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Aaron and his new heart

    Aaron and his new heart
    Jul 26 2022

    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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    25 mins
  • Alexis and her life saving Kidney swap

    Alexis and her life saving Kidney swap
    Jul 24 2022

    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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    25 mins
  • Sophie's legacy lives on

    Sophie's legacy lives on
    Jul 17 2022

    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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    21 mins
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