Our Stories | Donor Families Australia Inc.

Everyone has a story

Donor Heroes who have given the Gift of Life
Contact Stories celebrating the joy of direct contact between Donor Families and Recipients, and
Recipient Stories celebrating the joy of newfound life.

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Donor Hero: Michael

by Laura Greenwood Over 10 years ago my husband donated his organs to help save so many others lives. Every year we celebrate all the...

Donor Hero: Miliya O'Shea

by mun Meg O'Shea Miliya was a gentle soul with compassion and empathy for those around her but was especially concerned about endangered...

Donor Hero: Richard Moon

by Jean Hall-Moon Our son Richard Harry Moon passed away suddenly from a brain aneurism on 8 March 2018. We as a family, myself and...

Donor Hero: Leif Poutama

by Janell Poutama Leif had just turned 18 when he was in a car accident. It was the saddest time, and we really didn’t ever think about...

Donor Hero: Louise Lowe

by John Lowe My “beautiful” wife, Louise, passed away at the age of 44 in April 2014. Louise would have wanted to help as many people...

Donor Hero: Sebastian Webb

by Diane Webb Our son Sebastian Patrick Webb was born on the 17/01/2001 and died on the 17/09/2020 in Canberra Hospital from an...

Thank God for my Donor Hero

My name is Stephen Williams and at the age of 26 I was told that I have Cystic Fibrosis. Needless to say I didn’t welcome the news from...

Donor Hero: Peter Robson

by Jackie Robson March 15th 2016 will forever be etched into our memory as the saddest day of our lives. That was the day we were...

Living Donor: Karen Garner

I still remember the first time my now husband took me out for dinner, he rolled up his sleeve to show me his “buzzing” arm. Despite...

Donor Hero: Jean Mewett

by Barry Mewett In early 2005 my beautiful wife and wonderful mother died suddenly, with no warning. We had been blessed with a life full...

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