Jess van Slooten is among the hundreds of Kiwis whose life was saved by receiving an organ transplant.

At 22, she was diagnosed with a serious lung condition - which required a lung transplant.

She says receiving the transplant has allowed her to continue to live a normal life and enjoy her favourite outdoor activities again. 

"I've been skiing, I've been climbing mountains - lots of adventurous things that I just never would have been able to believe I could have done."

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Jess van Slooten is among the hundreds of Kiwis whose life was saved by receiving an organ transplant.
At 22, she was diagnosed with a serious lung condition - which required a lung transplant.
She says receiving the transplant has allowed her to continue to live a normal life and enjoy her favourite outdoor activities again.&nbsp;
"I've been skiing, I've been climbing mountains - lots of adventurous things that I just never would have been able to believe I could have done."
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Jess van Slooten: Christchurch health and safety expert explains the importance of organ donation

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