“My life as a grateful transplant recipient” by Tersia
The greatest gift one could ever receive is the gift of life… When a person comes face to face with the prospect of death as I have, you tend to look at life very differently. Before my Transplant: Since childhood, I have suffered from chronic liver...
“Celebrating the extended life of Michelle Michael, business woman, philanthropist, lawyer, mother, daughter and friend to many, which was made possible by an organ donor.” by Janine Magree
Once in a while, we come across that rare being whose approach to life is a dizzying whirlwind of philanthropy, family, industry, and achievement. Michelle Michael is one such person. The eldest of four children, Michelle was born in Osindisweni Hospital in...
“Remaining positive and safe while waiting for a transplant.” By Annatjie Nel
I don’t think anybody was prepared for the curveballs that 2020 has thrown at us! The current situation we are facing is almost surreal – and quite terrifying. Trying to protect a vulnerable child – from both the virus and also any illness or injury that would require...
Twenty years on… by Praveena Vather
I am Praveena Vather and I am from Pietermaritzburg. Twenty years ago, I underwent a complete heart transplant at Entabeni Hospital in Durban, becoming the first female to undergo such a transplant in KwaZulu-Natal. Today I am proud to report that I am also the first...
I hope that my, Adriaan’s, story – no “our” story will inspire you to live a life of purpose, bigger than yourself.
I should have died 18 months ago. lnstead, I was reborn after I received a liver from a young man who passed away, but saved my life. A true hero, he will always be part of me. His legacy will continue through my life. This is my story. A story of undeserved grace...
