Tina Beckbessinger

Nobody wants to think too deeply about their own death. Perhaps that’s why so many of us shy away from even contemplating the prospect of organ donation. But did you know that a single organ donor can save up to seven lives, or that a kidney or liver transplant is possible from a still-living donor?

PIPPA HUDSON

Organ donation has always been a story in two halves. On one side, there is a recipient, given a second chance at life and the hope of a new future, often after years of waiting. On the other side, there is often a family in mourning, facing their own terrible loss even as they find the courage to give someone else a new start. Occasionally, a living donor is brave enough to volunteer, placing their own future health at risk to save the life of a loved one. How do you even begin to say thank you for such a sacrifice? We spoke to five organ recipients about gratitude, second chances, and paying it forward. ‘I was six months old when I was diagnosed with major heart complications, and doctors…

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Fairlady South Africa (Digital) - 1 Issue, Mar/Apr 2024

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