BARRY'S WALK FOR LIFE

‘Barry’s Walk For Life’ will take place on Sunday 16, June. The walk is held in celebration of Barry Rose, a kidney transplant recipient who was given an extra thirty four years of like thanks to organ donation. Barry’s transplant gave him the freedom to live life to the fullest, without being attached to a dialysis machine. The walk is raising awareness of organ and tissue donation as well as fund for Transplant Australia. If you would like to come along the walk starts at 8am on the 16^th and the meeting place is under the Storey Bridge in Captain Burke Park, Brisbane. To donate to ‘Barry’s Walk For Life’ click here.

LIFE MEMBERSHIP

Transplant Australia is excited to award Jeff Sewell and Margaret Hill Life Memberships for their ongoing and outstanding contributions to Transplant Australia. Jeff is awarded Life Membership for his contributions to the growth and development of Transplant Australia's Australian Transplant Cricket Club, notably his outstanding efforts during his 9 year tenure as chairman of the ATCC. Margaret Hill is awarded Life Membership for her contribution to the NSW Branch of Transplant Australia and her commitment to organising multiple Australian Transplant Games events and World Transplant Games Teams. Both Margaret and Jeff are invaluable members of Transplant Australia and we are thankful for all of their efforts over the years.

GIVING TRANSPLANT KIDS THE WINGS TO FLY... ALL THE WAY TO DUBBO

On Saturday 25th May, Transplant Australia and Gordon Rutty will fly 10 transplant kids to Dubbo Western Plains Zoo to experience the Ultimate Sleepover for Kids. Gordon, altruistic kidney donor and organ and tissue donation advocate, has generously donated his light aircraft to fly 10 kids who have all received the gift of life to Dubbo Zoo for a night spent under the stars. To support the Transplant Kids and Tackers Program head to our Everyday Hero page here. For more information contact Richelle in the national office on (02) 9922 5400.

DIANNE SCOTT IS RE-PRESENTED WITH ATG AND WTG MEDALS

Dianne Scott's Australian Transplant Games and World Transplant Games medals were stolen when her house was broken into six months ago. The medals were recently handed in to Campbelltown Police Station who sent the medals to the Transplant Australia National Office. Last week Chris Thomas and Professor Peter MacDonald re-presented Dianne Scott with her ATG and WTG medals at St Vincent's Hospital.

'MAX MOHR'S WISH' FILMLIFE PROJECT 2013

As part of the 2013 FilmLife Project Joshua Belinfante and Laurren Brannigan have created this short film on liver transplant recipient Max Mohr. Click here to watch Max's amazing journey of transplantation and see the way he has embraced his gift of life.

BROOKE HUUSKES WINS FILMLIFE 'BESTFILM' AWARD

Congratulations to Brooke Husskes who has been awarded 'Best Film' in the 2013 FilmLife Project, for her short film on organ and tissue donation and transplantation. Brooke received a kidney transplant herself, generously donated by her dad, inspiring her to promote the message of organ donation in this short film. The film, 'Somebody That I'll Never Know", a parody of the 2011 Gotye song can be Watched here. Congratulations Brooke!

TRANSPLANT AUSTRALIA'S THANK YOU ROSE - NOW AVAILABLE POTTED

Transplant Australia’s Thank You rose is now available for delivery in Winter. Order now for delivery from late May through to late August. They are $45 each including delivery and are packaged nicely for the idea of a gift. Delivery only to the eastern states due to quarantine restrictions. Transplant Australia, has been overwhelmed by both our members' and the general public's response to the release of "Transplant Australia's Thank You Rose" and would like to thank everyone for their generous support. This beautiful rose is a wonderful symbol of gratitude, when the words “thank you” just aren’t enough. Click here to purchase.

WORLD TRANSPLANT GAMES 2013 NEWSLETTER

The World Transplant Games 2013 are being hosted in South Africa in the sunny city of Durban! Recipients who have received life saving organ transplants from more than 55 countries worldwide will compete in various sports in the hopes of winning Gold, Silver and bronze medals for their country. For Registration details click here or visit the.wtg2013  website for all details.

 

CHARTIS TRAVEL INSURANCE

Transplant Australia has an arrangement with Chartis Travel to offer travel insurance at a discount rate to our members. Of course everyone is assessed on a case by case basis but we have great reports from our members of their successful applications. Please contact the National Office for more information.