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.  

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.

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

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 <a href="https://www.donatelife.gov.au/register">https://www.donatelife.gov.au/register</a>
This podcast was made possible from Funding by Organ and Tissue Authority Community Awareness Grant

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Alexis and her life saving Kidney swap

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. 

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.

Aaron and his new heart

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. 

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.

Sophie's legacy lives on

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.   

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.

Alexis and her life saving Kidney swap

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