Matthew’s Transplant – T 0 (Transplant day) – Janet Legemaate

If you haven't already, you can read part 1 here... We arrived at Busamed Gateway Private Hospital at 5:30 am on Transplant Day, filled with trepidation. We felt excitement at the fact that this was finally Matthew’s second chance, but also a lot of sadness for...

“It’s always hard when someone asks you to tell your story” By Kayl Symons

It’s always hard when someone asks you to tell your story. Where do you begin? How much do you tell? It’s weird to even imagine I have a story worth reading. How do you fit a lifetime in a few pages? My name is Kayl Symons, I am 23 years old and I have cystic fibrosis...

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...

Working like a dog pays off in big haul for bone collector

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...

Bryn’s Story

The term hero often makes one think of a strapping fire fighter or life guard helping people or saving lives. A year on that is exactly what Bryn Magree, a young 17 year old, qualified life saver, continues to be to many people. Read his incredible story below...

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,...

Tina B: – from Struggle to Strength to Succeeding

Born with 3 holes in her heart, a missing tricuspid valve, an irregular & fast heart beat and narrowed arteries between the heart and lungs, Tina B’s chance of survival was minimal. As a child she would get tired and out of breath very quickly, especially when...

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...

“Until I heard I needed a heart Transplant, I didn’t know much about organ and tissue donation” By Collin Reddy

  Until I discovered I needed a new heart, our family hardly knew anything about organ donation, apart from what we heard periodically on the radio or read in the print media.   We never took the time to really understand it. Of course, we would do the usual blood...

 Ruby’s miracle  

Our precious little Ruby Jade Ballack was born on Wednesday, 21st of November, 2001. Her name, Ruby, was chosen by her father, Wayne, before she was born, as rubies are his favourite stone.  When Ruby made her entrance into the world at 08h05 that morning, weighing...

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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…

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Becoming an organ donor once you have made the decision is simply 3 steps:


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  2. 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
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“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

“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...

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