October 29th 2024.
Kristy, a young woman from Melbourne, was sitting down for a meal at Macca's when her life took an unexpected turn. She received a phone call that she had been waiting for, for years. However, it was a bittersweet moment for her. At the young age of 22, Kristy was in need of a kidney transplant after undergoing dialysis. She was finally getting the transplant she desperately needed, but it also meant that another family, thousands of kilometers away, was grieving the loss of their son.
Without the generous donation of this young man, Kristy would still be struggling with her illness. She recalled the moment she received the call, stating that she was at McDonald's, enjoying her meal, and preparing for dialysis. Everything came to a halt when she heard the news that a kidney had been found for her. The transplant was from a young man in Perth and Kristy only had a moment to decide whether to accept it or not.
The call changed Kristy's life forever. She remembers crying on the tram as she made her way to the hospital. She shared her story of how organ donation saved her life, especially after a new change was made to the registration process for donors. Australians can now easily register as donors through the MyGov app by adding a digital copy of their card.
NDIS Minister Bill Shorten emphasized that the majority of Australians are willing to be organ donors, but there was a missing link. He stated that four out of five Aussies are open to donating their organs, but only one in three is actually registered. With the new change, it will be easier for people to follow through with their good intentions and make a positive impact by saving lives.
For Kristy, the transplant came after a tough period where she was on the brink of death. She recalls being in intensive care and her heart and lungs were failing. But thanks to one person registering themselves as an organ donor, her life was turned around. She had a successful transplant and was able to live the life she had always dreamed of.
Now, Kristy is a mother to two beautiful children, aged 18 months and four years. She believes that this is the greatest gift from the donor – giving her a chance to have a family and a career. Bill Shorten expressed his hopes that with the new change to the MyGov app, there will be an increase in the number of organ donations. He believes that Australians are a generous bunch, but sometimes they just need a little push to turn their good intentions into actions.
The new change aims to make the process of becoming an organ donor easier and more accessible. Shorten believes that it will remove any barriers and make it simpler for people to convert their aspirations into reality. He also encouraged people to follow their Whats App channel to stay updated with the latest news, celebrity gossip, and sports updates. It's a private and safe platform where people can stay informed without any distractions.
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