Its #TimeToTalk Day.
A third of us would put off talking about mental health to avoid an awkward conversation.
Many people don’t realise that their family’s support will always be needed for #organdonation to go ahead.
Take time to talk to your family about these. #PassItOn
As we continue to share stories about those whose lives have been touched by various heart conditions and heart transplantation we share Andrew’s story:
#OrganDonation saved his life. Now it has enabled Andrew to return to #nursing to care for others.
https://t.co/IFDqWAzWYM
Lindsey shares how she became very ill very quickly and how a heart transplant has enabled Lindsey to make such precious memories since receiving her sparkly heart:
#PassItOn about your #organdonation decisions.
https://t.co/B5vnUYmraJ
'I had two months to live at 17 – but a stranger saved my life'
Sophie shares her story 8 years on from receiving her lungs thanks to a family agreeing to #organdonation. https://t.co/kOC55CjLpa
The greatest Gift that little Grayson who is on the urgent list for a transplant would like, as would his family and friends, is the Gift of a sparkly new #heart
“All the time that he is waiting it has an impact on his other organs. “
https://t.co/YRnS4XfmqU
As we mark #HeartMonth please meet Charlotte who is 23 years old and thanks to a courageous family who agreed to #organdonation received a new heart a couple of years ago. “Thanks to them I can make plans and look forward to my future.”
https://t.co/e8nW22zqbi
Five years ago today a baby girl changed and saved people’s lives after her parents, Ami and Liam, agreed to save lives after Minnie’s untimely passing. Baby Minnie was only 23 days old.💕
Talk about your #organdonation decisions as a family. #PassItOn
https://t.co/XsPGIluLBw
6 months today Lewis, son of @martindaniels99, grandson of magician Paul Daniels received the gift of life thanks to his mum sharing her spare #kidney. To mark this poignant day, Lewis shares his story with us:
#PassItOn about your #organdonation decision
https://t.co/Wd10k5uTpd
Five years ago Daniel’s life was saved thanks to an amazing person and their courageous family who agreed to organ donation & gifted Daniel of a #liver.
#PassItOn about your #organdonation decisions.
https://t.co/qfS7KQyaTG
This week;
a family’s life will be changed as a loved one finds out that they need a transplant,
a family’s life will be changed as a loved one passes away,
a family will agree to donate the organs of their loved one.
This week #PassItOn about your #organdonation decision.
#PassItOn about your #organdonation decision.
Although you may have registered a decision, your family are always involved in any organ donation conversation. Their role is to support your decision, which is why its vital that you talk to them about your choice.
#weekendplans
Thank you if you have already decided to save lives by agreeing to #organdonation and have shared your organ donation decision. Maybe by you RT this post one other person will be encouraged to #PassItOn about their decision and more lives may be saved.
#ShareYourWishes 💙❤️
Our Official Supporter Sally Bee shares her story with us during this #HeartMonth. Sally is passionate about #organdonation and wants you to #shareyourwishes about your #organdonation decision. Have you done so?
https://t.co/k2ymMd0sFo
Throughout Feb we have met those whose lives have been touched by heart transplantation for #HeartMonth. Pl meet Melissa who received a #hearttransplant after battling #cancer. She now has a little girl & is a qualified #nurse thanks to #organdonation https://t.co/mABxnmLGDG
Delighted that @BTPcafes in Stratford Upon Avon is hosting our first roadshow. Pop along for coffee/cakes & delicious meals and sign the @NHSOrganDonor register while you are there! #savelives#thegiftoflife@DonorFamilyNetw