January and February 2010 have been unprecedented in the number of organ and tissue donors in Australia.
The ACT had three multi organ donors in January and one multi organ donor in February, while for the same period NSW had seven and six multi organ donors respectively. In 2009, the ACT had one multi organ donor each for January and February and NSW had four multi organ donors and two multi organ donors.
Australia had 29 multi organ donors in January and 21 in February. In 2009, there were 14 multi organ donors in January and 15 in February.
Further details are available from the Australia & New Zealand Organ Donor Registry.
Gift of Life records its appreciation to the 50 multi organ donor families and the many tissue donor families who have saved or improved the lives of countless Australians. It is also grateful to the clinical staff of DonateLife across Australia, especially DonateLife ACT led by Dr Imogen Mitchell and DonateLife NSW led by Dr Jonathan Gillis.
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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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