Diane and Leanna are donor mothers from the Isle of Man. Their sons both donated their organs after their deaths.
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Confirming your choice on the NHS Organ Donor Register takes just 2 minutes and it could end up saving 9 lives.
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25 years ago,after passing away at the age of 20, we made the decision to donate my brothers heart and 2 kidneys. We honoured his wishes and took some positive out of the tragedy in being able to help others. It was the right thing to do.
Diabetes is the largest cause of kidney disease, with almost one in five people living with diabetes needing kidney treatment in their lifetime.
Rajani has made it her mission to increase early diagnosis in people at risk of kidney disease, after her father's battle with diabetes ultimately led to kidney failure.
She leads the ‘Diabetes - Prevention Against Chronic Kidney Disease Through Early Diagnosis’ (D-PACTED) project. Based in Cardiff and Newport, it seeks to inform and empower people from lower socio-economic and South Asian communities, who are particularly at risk, but most typically underserved by health services.
“We want to raise awareness of kidney health and support people to advocate for themselves in healthcare settings, ensuring they are knowledgeable about what tests and treatments are available. I regularly attend events in the community, providing information and speaking in mosques, temples and churches to reach people who will benefit.
“Many people, like me, have a family history of diabetes, high blood pressure, or kidney disease. It’s common for people to feel a sense of inevitability about inheriting a genetic condition and feeling that there is little that can be done to change their story.
“The reality is that there is often something that can be done to protect our health and that can start by simply having the knowledge to ask your GP for a uACR test. Having the confidence to take that step is powerful and an early diagnosis can improve somebody’s quality of life immeasurably.
“I’m very passionate about making a change for the wider community. It’s sad to see diabetes and kidney disease still affecting people’s lives despite advancements in healthcare. Nobody wants to be unwell and it’s upsetting when somebody could have been protected if they’d had more awareness at an earlier stage.
“I hope more funding will go into early diagnosis and early intervention. A simple test can save and change lives, ultimately helping the NHS too, by preventing conditions becoming more serious. If more investment is not made in education and prevention, even more money will be needed to treat those conditions down the line.”
Read more of Rajani's story here: https://t.co/1GZRhGFVzE
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On #WorldOrganDonationDay, over 50s make up 2/3 of donors but only 20% on the NHS Register! You can donate up to 80 years of age. Nick, 57, saved 3 lives.
His wife Angela says, “Being a donor gives others that chance, that's probably the most beautiful thing a person can do."
How have your South Asian roots inspired your route to organ donation. Mandip’s family credits their Sikh faith’s Seva, for his desire to see his organs donated after his death. It takes just 2 minutes to register and save lives.
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You may have seen this story over the weekend about little Bea. She delivered a special letter to Prime Minister Keir Starmer which asks for organ donation lessons to be put on the national curriculum.
Read the full story here ➡️ https://t.co/xS4Z1CodVI
Doroti was at the #BritishTransplantGames last week, supporting her brother who was competing in his 12th Transplant Games since receiving his liver transplant.
She shared with us what #OrganDonation means to her and her family.
2 years older, still winning medals! 🏅 Best friends Sylvie and Imogen, liver transplant recipients, won 8 medals, including golds in cycling and 200m at #BritishTransplantGames. Organ donation gives a second chance—confirm your decision today! #OrganDonation#LiverTransplant
Aisha mother's story of waiting for a kidney transplant inspired a book aimed at those within the South Asian community - "Family Matters: A Daughter’s Memoir of Laughter to Loss and Laughter Again" #OrganDonation#SouthAsianHeritageMonth#RootsToRoutes
Aaron would have been 26 years old today, but he sadly grew his angel wings last year after a tragic car accident. At the end of his life, he selflessly gave the gift of life as an organ donor, and this has saved 5 people’s lives, one of them being a child.
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Today marks the start of #SouthAsianHeritageMonth which celebrates, marks and commemorates South Asian cultures, histories and communities. The theme is Routes to Roots. What are the roots that shaped you? What routes have you taken?
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We're celebrating South Asian Heritage Month! This year’s theme, Roots to Routes, invites you to share your organ donation route like Shila has done. Her dad, Naran, gave the gift of life to two people. What are your roots? #SouthAsianHeritageMonth#RootsToRoutes
Celebrate #SouthAsianHeritageMonth by sharing your route to organ donation. Mahmud's wife Sharon saved four lives after her passing so now he advocates for organ donation. Confirm your decision on the NHS Organ Donor Register today.
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