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About Us
Hero777 aims to increase awareness about organ and tissue donation in South Africa. Our aim is to use all avenues open to us to raise awareness. These include but are not limited to social media, print media, radio or television, events and campaigns. Find out more… |
Click Here to Find Out How To Become an Organ & Tissue Donor
Becoming an organ donor once you have made the decision is simply 3 steps:
- TALK to your family and tell them of your decision.
- REGISTER as an Organ Donor on the Organ Donor Foundation website www.odf.org.za (click here ) OR contact them on their toll free number during office hours: 0800226611
- SHARE your decision with all your family and friends and start the conversation about organ donation. Help us spread the word and save lives.
Latest Posts 
We remember – this Valentine’s Day
When I spent a year in America in the 1980’s, I was exposed to Valentine’s Day being used to express love, gratefulness, thankfulness and appreciation of others. This included friends, family members and distant relatives and not just romantically towards a husband,...
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The greatest gift – By Nikki Milich
WITH MY HAND on his chest I felt the last few faltering beats of his heart. I felt desperately sad, with the pain of the loss of my partner barely starting to register. But along with the sadness I felt an overwhelming sense of awe and gratitude to a family that had,...
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I don’t have to fight for Every Breath anymore! – by Anchen van Dyk
This joyful piece by lung recipient, Anchen van Dyk, shows just how much we healthy folks take for granted each day. It also gives insight into how the recipient feels about their incredible gift of life. (Janine Magree) When asked if she would mind Hero777 sharing...
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Wayne Nel – a Hero who gave the Gift of Life – by Elize Nel
WAYNE was born in September, 1988. He suffered continually with sinus bronchitis. Doctors advised we should move away from Witbank where we lived at the time, so we moved to Richards Bay and immediately, Wayne’s health improved. He thoroughly enjoyed the beach and...
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Blessed to make a difference – Bone Marrow Stem Cell Donor – by Nicola Kassier
I have always had a heart for cancer patients. When I was in high school I knew that one day I would make a difference in the lives of cancer patients. Little did I know what a big impact I would have! It all started with me hearing about a two year old girl who...
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People ask me, “how did you decide….?” – By Melissa Young
My sister, Jennifer (Jen!) was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease in July 2015. After 14 months Jennifer started Haemodialysis, twice a week, 4 hours at a time. I live in New Zealand and knew as soon as I heard that Jen was so ill that I would happily give her...
read moreMatthew – Nine Months On!
August 2018 - As we look back over the last year it is hard to explain just how significant the changes have been in all our lives. A year ago we were contemplating the future with such trepidation and trying desperately to remain positive and plan ways to make...
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I’ve had a “New Heart” for 17 Years and going Strong! by Sannie Liebenberg
Many people are reticent to say how old they are. I on the other hand am so blessed to be able to say that I am a 69 year old woman from KZN. Why? Because I received a heart transplant in January 2001, and have now had my new heart for 17 and a half years. What a...
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Life Is A Journey – by Henk Goris
Receiving a donor kidney has not only meant that I have returned to a normal lifestyle, being blessed with the gift of life means that I now have a new perspective on life, and the best part is having the energy and zest to put this into practise. My donor family has...
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FIREWORX presents “BRAVISSIMO!” – A Heart warming Fundraiser for HERO777
TICKET SALES ARE OPEN NOW!!! ❤️ BOOK ALL TICKETS through our QUICKET Link: BUY TICKETS HERE FIREWORX presents "BRAVISSIMO!” A Heart warming Fundraiser for HERO777 DATE: 21st July 2018 TIME: 4pm till late VENUE: HANGER 8, Virginia Airport, Durban North. Prepare to be...
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Be a Hero – like my sister has been to me – by Joe Mthethwa
My life was great - before I had to be listed for a kidney transplant. I was working as a site agent for a company. I was living a healthy life, playing soccer and lifting weights and I shared my life with a beautiful wife and four children. I had tried really hard...
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Don’t break my heart, my Achy Breaky heart…. by Anthony Breakey
My name is Anthony Breakey which is rather apt as my surname rhymes with the Billy Rae Cyrus song Achy Breaky Heart, where he sings, "Don't break my heart, my Achy Breaky heart...." Little did I know that this song would take on a whole new meaning to me after I'd...
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My sister’s kidney – a life-saving gift of love – by Jennifer Swanepoel
My name is Jennifer Swanepoel and I am mom to two VERY busy young adults! Our lives were hectic at the time I was diagnosed with Chronic kidney disease in July 2015. My son was doing Matric, my daughter was very involved at school, I was running my small business and...
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Life changed in the blink of an eye – Cornea Transplant – by Maxine Griffin
ONE of the most frightening aspects of reality is how quickly life can change. For me, my life literally changed in an instant, at the blink of an eye. Having recently relocated to Zululand to join my husband, Mike, I was known for living an active lifestyle as an...
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My Name is Selva – I am a survivor… and I am a transplant recipient…by Selva Kisten
In April of 2004 doctors discovered that I had a cardiac issue and I underwent a triple bypass. It was also noted that I had an arrhythmia of my heart and the doctors believed that I had a heart attack in 2002 which had caused damage in my heart. I had not realised...
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After a second chance … I decided to Pay it Forward – by Corne Rautenbach
My name is Corne Rautenbach, but these days everybody knows me as the OneLungBandit. In February 2014 my left lung was removed because of a carcinoid tumor. One of my heroes, Dr Neville Govender, discovered the tumor. He is a Pulmonologist at Cape Town Medi-Clinic. If...
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The Gift of Life – by John Moffatt
This is a story about Matt who’s here today by the grace of God and the compassion of a family he’ll never know. My son had a heart transplant nearly 17 years ago. He never talks about it so I will tell my part of it. In the July school holidays in 2001 Matt went...
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A corneal transplant changed my life – by Amy Lagesse
In 2003, I was 15 years old and diagnosed with Keratoconous* in both my eyes. I had suffered with this condition and vision challenges since High School and in the last couple of years unfortunately, the condition has advanced significantly resulting in very poor...
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A simultaneous pancreas and kidney transplant (spk) saved my life – Nolundi Luthuli
My life before being diagnosed with kidney disease was filled with many challenges and often with sudden bouts of illness brought on by my erratic sugar levels which led to me being hospitalised often. I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of 12 and after...
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Jarryd’s Story | Liver Transplant Recipient
In 2005 at 13 months of age, Jarryd received his Gift of Life, a liver transplant, at the Red Cross Children’s hospital. He was just a couple of weeks away from death. This was our reality, when our miracle happened. Now, at 14 years’ old, he is a typical,...
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Our Journey to Transplantation – Veronica Moodley
Our story starts not very differently from most other couples you'll meet. Boy meets girl, they talk forever and about everything under the sun, he proposes, and eventually they marry and have kids. Though we did meet online, that's our twist! Actually our story has...
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Julie Anthony – My Kidney Journey
After finding out I was in kidney failure 6 years ago I embarked on a quest to find out as much as possible about the kidneys, as I didn’t feel ill nor did I have any symptoms accompanied with kidney failure. I sought the opinion of many doctors all telling me I...
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Lloyd John Towers – A Hero in More Ways Then One
Our son, Lloyd, was born on the 5 February 1993, by caesarian section, at the Glynnwood Nursing Home, Benoni. He was our second child, a brother to his sister Kelly who was two years older. Perhaps the earliest indication that something was amiss was that he didn’t...
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Hans’s Story
Written by Yolandi Du Plessis My Dad was born with an extremely rare lung disease called "Alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency (A1AD or AATD)". This is a genetic disorder which he was unfortunately only diagnosed with at the age of 36. After his diagnosis, he took the...
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Where to Now?
It was only since we entered the New Year that our visits have become twice weekly to Busamed Gateway Private Hospital for regular check-ups post-transplant. Matthew is being given a little more freedom too, as long as he is careful and keeps away from anyone who may...
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LISTEN : Hero777 SABC Interview with Matthew
We were interviewed again for the SABC radio stations. This time post Matthew's heart and double lung Transplant. Play the audio file below:
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Time for Checkups Post Transplant
Matthew came home from the hospital on a Wednesday, so Wednesday became “check-up day”. With the first week at home being a “no go zone” for visitors, the first trip back to the hospital was Matthew’s first excursion post transplant, and he loved the idea of seeing...
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Along the Road to Recovery
As we approached 3 months post transplant for Matthew, I opened Facebook recently to be reminded of this post that I had written a year ago: “When I opened my eyes this morning, I just knew that today was going to be a battle and that I needed to win it. A battle not...
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Matthew’s Transplant T+23 – Going Home.
We arrived at the hospital raring to take Matthew home. However, we knew that it always took a while to get out of hospital. We also knew that it was planned for Matthew to leave around 10:00 am. This was to coordinate doctors to be available to see him off. We...
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Matthew’s Transplant Story day T+20 to T+22
Over the next couple of days we watched Matthew getting stronger day by day. We sat with him for many hours talking (from the glass door) about past experiences and what was to come post-operation. I had contacted Matthew’s previous cardiologist, Dr Kenny, and his...
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About Us
Hero777 aims to increase awareness about organ and tissue donation in South Africa. Our aim is to use all avenues open to us to raise awareness. These include but are not limited to social media, print media, radio or television, events and campaigns. Find out more…
Click Here to Find Out How To Become an Organ & Tissue Donor
Becoming an organ donor once you have made the decision is simply 3 steps:
- TALK to your family and tell them of your decision.
- REGISTER as an Organ Donor on the Organ Donor Foundation website www.odf.org.za (click here ) OR contact them on their toll free number during office hours: 0800226611
- SHARE your decision with all your family and friends and start the conversation about organ donation. Help us spread the word and save lives.
Latest Posts
We remember – this Valentine’s Day
When I spent a year in America in the 1980’s, I was exposed to Valentine’s Day being used to express love, gratefulness, thankfulness and appreciation of others. This included friends, family members and distant relatives and not just romantically towards a husband,...
read more
The greatest gift – By Nikki Milich
WITH MY HAND on his chest I felt the last few faltering beats of his heart. I felt desperately sad, with the pain of the loss of my partner barely starting to register. But along with the sadness I felt an overwhelming sense of awe and gratitude to a family that had,...
read more
I don’t have to fight for Every Breath anymore! – by Anchen van Dyk
This joyful piece by lung recipient, Anchen van Dyk, shows just how much we healthy folks take for granted each day. It also gives insight into how the recipient feels about their incredible gift of life. (Janine Magree) When asked if she would mind Hero777 sharing...
read more
Wayne Nel – a Hero who gave the Gift of Life – by Elize Nel
WAYNE was born in September, 1988. He suffered continually with sinus bronchitis. Doctors advised we should move away from Witbank where we lived at the time, so we moved to Richards Bay and immediately, Wayne’s health improved. He thoroughly enjoyed the beach and...
read more