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Why we need to educate people about Organ Donation | Az’s Blog

January 1, 2012 in Az's Blog, Latest News

Yesterday I got talking to an old boy in a pub (he’s 91!) and we chatted about several things but one thing he said got my back up a little. He asked about my wife (after seeing my wedding ring) and I told him about Donna and that she had died waiting for a transplant. I explained that she had already received two and was waiting for her third. His response was “well, just goes to show that we shouldn’t play god!” To which I explained that, whether you believe in god or mother nature, we are designed to do exactly what we do and that is to be inquisitive, learn, adapt and try things out. Its in our nature to do these things!

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Dont forget to tune into Love on the Transplant List – Monday 9pm BBC 3

November 27, 2011 in Latest News

Dont forget to tune into Love on the Transplant List Featuring Kirstie TancockĀ - Monday 9pm BBC 3

Just had this email:

Hi donna’s dream team,

Just a quick one to let you know about our new film ‘Love on the Transplant List’ on Monday at 9 on BBC 3 (we also made Heart Hospital on ITV1)

It’s had some really good reviews – 5/5 TimeOut and Cosmo said ‘it’s an absolute must-see’

Here’s a link to a BBC piece about it – please spread the word:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-15794278

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