A gift worth giving

Aaron and his new heart

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.      See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Alexis and her life saving Kidney swap

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.       See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Sophie's legacy lives on

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.    See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Gavin Allen - The NRL star who needed a heart

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.    See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Mary and Mikayla from the Sunshine Coast

Mary and Mikayla are way too familiar with grief and loss. They lost their husband/father Rod to a brain haemorrhage at age 49 and sister-in-law/Aunty Toni also passed away age 44 and was a donor. Then the unthinkable happened and they lost their daughter/sister Georgia  from a brain bleed and she was also able to become a donor,Georgia collapsed while playing touch footy, Mary and Mikayla are strong and resilient and like to talk about the amazing gift of donation and how it has helped them through their grief.   See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.