The CA Brumbies and Medicare Australia are partners in raising organ and tissue donor awareness. Medicare administers the Australian Organ Donor Register.
Star players Patrick Phibbs and Mark Chisholm generously gave of their time to lead by example and sign onto the register. Both players are clear that this is a personal matter that involves discovering the facts about organ donation, deciding what is to be done and then discussing it with family. At the same time, the call to action is to sign on to the register.
Gift of Life President, Anne Cahill Lambert, had the opportunity to speak at a very wet first home game at Canberra Stadium on Friday, 5 March 2010, encouraging the crowd to discuss their wishes about organ donation with their loved ones and sign onto the register. Despite the difficult conditions, the Brumbies came away winners, defeating the Lions 24-13. She recorded her appreciation to players who participated in the Terry Connolly ORGANised walk as well as Patrick and Mark.
Click here to sign onto the register. For more information about discovering the facts about organ donation, deciding what to do and discussing wishes with loved ones, go to the DonateLife website.
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Are you registered on the Australian Organ Donor Register? Unless you’ve got one of these blue cards, you’re not registered. Click here to register on line or call 1800 777 203.
Terry ConnollyJustice Terry Connolly died suddenly in the early morning of 25 September 2007 on Red Hill, having cycled to the top as part of his exercise routine. He was a Supreme Court Judge since 2003, and Master since 1996. Terry was the Member for Molonglo in 1990-1995 and served as the ACT Attorney-General and Minister in various portfolios, including Health. He and his family have lived in Canberra for many years and he was a popular Canberran. More importantly, Terry was a husband, father, son and, following his death, a tissue donor. Terry’s wife, Dr Helen Watchirs, says that she and Terry had discussed their wishes in relation to organ donation. This meant that at the dreadful time of death, she was clear on his wishes. Terry’s donation to the improvement of other lives has given Helen and his daughters a sense of contribution, and has helped make up for a life cut short. |
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Gift of Life does KokodaWelcome home the Gift of Life does Kokoda team. We are thrilled with all you have done to raise organ donor awareness.
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