Great Community Education

Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Well done to the Kidney Health people who were stars in a segment on ABC's Stateline on Friday, 23 April.  This was a marvellous piece of community education and very compelling in outlining the impact of kidney disease.  The stars were:

  • Bill & Jenny Handke
  • David Parker
  • Anne Maguire of The Canberra Hospital

Anne pulled no punches in explaining the impact of kidney disease.

You can watch the show here.

Congratulations to Catherine Garrett and the ABC for pursuing this story.

Register for Organ Donation

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 Connolly

Justice 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 Kokoda

Welcome 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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