by Janine Magree | Jun 24, 2022 | Organ Donor Stories
One couple’s story of the challenges and triumphs of life as a long-time heart recipient… There is a certain proud glow that radiates off Alan Hoyte, 75, as he looks at his wife, Karin, or any of his “four fantastic children.” It comes as no...
by Janine Magree | May 24, 2022 | Organ Donor Awareness, Organ Donor Stories
There aren’t many who can boast of recently having walked out of hospital nine days after major surgery and immediately proposing to the love of their lives. Durban-based organ recipient, Navern Munian, 30, is one such person. A goal-driven investment officer in the...
by Janine Magree | Jul 8, 2021 | Organ Donor Awareness, Organ Donor Stories
SINCERE, compassionate, self-effacing, and with a quirky sense of humour, Tracey Gibbs is the kind of woman who will fly off in her gardening gear on a Saturday morning rescue mission at a moment’s notice. It was entirely in keeping with my impression of her to hear...
by Janine Magree | Jul 2, 2021 | Organ Donor Awareness
Get the ball rolling, sign up to help Danny meet his goal written by Janine Magree Danny Mchunu is 33 and looking forward to celebrating his birthday in August, which is also Organ Donor Awareness Month. (Hero777 hopes he has good reason to crack open the champagne.)...
by Janine Magree | Jun 21, 2021 | Organ Donor Awareness
What you may not know about donating your organs Recently, a friend announced with much fanfare on Facebook that she had decided to sign up as an organ donor. I was surprised she hadn’t signed up earlier, as she has always been supportive of the concept. But she’s not...