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***********NATIONAL TRANSPLANT WEEK*****************

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saggarmakersbottomknocker · 07/07/2006 09:09

Next week, 9 - 15 July, is National Transplant Week.

Lets hope the it's the week for Misdee's Peter and Lucyep's dd.

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saggarmakersbottomknocker · 07/07/2006 09:10

Thank you to the 13,388,497 people ? 22% of the population ? who have said they want to help others to live after their death by joining the NHS Organ Donor Register.

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saggarmakersbottomknocker · 07/07/2006 09:12

Loads of stuff going on - LOOK HERE

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saggarmakersbottomknocker · 07/07/2006 09:28

No slipping off the bottom now............

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misdee · 07/07/2006 09:30

Since 1 April 2006:

214 people have donated organs
an additional 475 people have donated corneas
588 people have received the gift of sight
627 people have received transplants
6,843 people are still waiting for transplants

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saggarmakersbottomknocker · 07/07/2006 10:05

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saggarmakersbottomknocker · 07/07/2006 10:57

If you're free tomorrow and near to Brighton you can join in on the Transplant Trek

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chjlly · 07/07/2006 11:18

Bump for a good cause

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saggarmakersbottomknocker · 07/07/2006 14:04

I'm back, bumpsy daisy

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saggarmakersbottomknocker · 07/07/2006 16:13

Look at this beautiful face then click here

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2Happy · 07/07/2006 16:18

I heard today that a wonderful person I knew had a terrible accident yesterday and was declared brain dead in hospital. Due to the wisdom and openness before death of this amazing lady, and the incredible courage of her family, she was immediately assessed by the organ transplant team. I know they took her heart, not sure what else, but just that means that someone who might not otherwise have lived has had the chance to keep going. It's hard to think of any good things coming out of the tragically early death of a person, but this is certainly one. Sign up to the register now.

southeastastra · 07/07/2006 16:30

signed up!

megglevache · 07/07/2006 16:35

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saggarmakersbottomknocker · 07/07/2006 18:09

megglevache & 2Happy Well done to the families for staying true to their relatives wishes.

southeastastra - good on you!

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FioFio · 07/07/2006 18:13

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saggarmakersbottomknocker · 08/07/2006 08:53

I agree Fio - it must be hugely difficult. I know I get very focussed on the subject from 'my side of the fence'. It's such a gift from a grieving family and must take massive courage.

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saggarmakersbottomknocker · 09/07/2006 17:03

Bump

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saggarmakersbottomknocker · 09/07/2006 21:41

And again - fingers crossed for a successful transplant for Justine. See the thread in Health.

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misdee · 09/07/2006 21:45

it should be done by now, and shwe should be in ITU now if all went well. but i cant find out till tuesday.

how fantastic is it getting a successful call on the 1st day of NTW

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saggarmakersbottomknocker · 09/07/2006 22:10

Just thinking that misdee - hoping Peter and Lucy get that call too.

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lucyep · 09/07/2006 23:46

I've read on Justines website that everything seems to have gone well and she is settled in ICU now.

Fantastic news! I just hope that Peter and Emily get the call - Emily will be on GMTV in the morning at about 7.40am. She is truly inspirational and desperately needs a double lung transplant. We met her yesterday at the Transplant Trek - 13 miles of hell, but it was worth it!

Praying hard for all of those who desperately need this gift of life.

xx

SparklyGothKat · 09/07/2006 23:50

Justine is now in ICU, her parents/friends have updated the site.

Somanykiddies · 10/07/2006 09:08

My children did the Transplant Trek on Saturday. Four youngest did the Mini Trek and our eldest who had a liver transplant 2 years ago did the 13 mile Pier to Pier Trek. It took her 5 hours but she did it! We were soooooo proud of all of them. We are also looking into organising a similar event in our part of the country for next year. If anyone is interested, the Transplant Games are being held in Bath in August. Any support would be much appreciated.

Good luck and best wishes to those of you with loved ones waiting for a donor x

Somanykiddies · 10/07/2006 09:08

lucyep, just seen your post, was a great day wasn't it.

lucyep · 11/07/2006 08:05

dd was on our local news last night.

For all who are interested, follow this:

At the moment you can see the ITV Meridian News Report by following this:

Go to www.itv.com
click on the tab which says news
click on regions
when the map comes up click on meridian (down south)
click on news and weather on the left hand side
click on merdian news - south -

Watch the credits at the beginning - you will see her coming up - and then she is the first article on the news last night.

misdee · 11/07/2006 08:13

i watched it earlier this morning and am still tearful now.

IF YOU HAVE EVER THOUGHT OF SIGNING THE REGISTER AND JUST HAVENT GOTTON ROUND TO IT, PLEASE DO IT. AND REMEMBER TO LET YOUR NEXT OF KIN KNOW YOUR WISHES. FOR LUCY AND PETER AND EVERYONE ELSE ON THE LIST, PLEASE PLEASE DO THIS!