The Gift of Life, Holly Shaw — Battlefront. You're Already Involved

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The Gift of Life

Holly Shaw

Did you know that 1000 people die every year because of the shortage of organ donors in the UK?

My campaign

My campaign will raise awareness of organ donation and encourage more people to think, talk and do something about it. By educating people, and clearing up common misconceptions about Organ Donation, I hope to get more people to sign up to the Organ Donor Register and potentially save and transform the lives of others like myself.

In 2005 I went on the kidney transplant waiting list after a sudden illness caused kidney failure. I was kept alive by a dialysis machine which I was attached to 3 times each week, and was put on the waiting list for a kidney transplant. For many others on the waiting list dialysis isn’t an option – for them an organ transplant is a matter of life and death. Waiting was tough! However I have been lucky and recently received my gift of life, but for others this is not always the case as there is still a major shortage of Organ Donors in the UK.

I am determined to keep campaigning and fighting for the people still waiting on the transplant list.

My Campaign highlights

- Getting words of support from Gordon Brown on the number 10 website, here: http://www.number10.gov.uk/Page18965
- My campaign being the second most retweeted tweet in the world on April 7th!
- Putting on my Donor Day and getting thousands of sign-ups to the NHS Organ Donor Register
- Working with Oli Barrett and Amy MacClaren – my inspirational mentors!
- Appearing on GMTV

How can you help?

- Get in touch if you are affected by Organ Donation and Transplantation and want to join the campaign
- Sign up to the organ donor register by clicking on the image below
- Watch the video I've made that shows the big difference organ donation can make in someone's life by clicking here
- JOIN MY FACEBOOK GROUP

SHOW YOUR SUPORT

YOUR COMMENTS

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Thanks so much for all your comments, they really motivate me to continue to raise awareness of the importance of "The Gift of Life"! Thanks for your support! Love Holly x

Holly Shaw, 01 December 2008 15:30

Stay strong Holly :)

Lee, 28 November 2008 12:23

Ithink that instead of having to give concent to donate organs for transplant after death, then complete a form stating that you dont want to have your organs used for transplant... This way, I feel would give life to those waiting for organs in that Doctors wont be hanging around waiting for relatives to make their minds up!! Contrtavertial I know but look at it from a prospective patient.

Colin, 24 November 2008 20:13

You are an inspiration! Thank you for everything you have done to raise more awareness! - Angie Live Life & Give Life! Ktx 9/30/08

Angie Essery, 20 November 2008 19:22

Congratulations on your transplant. Hope it all goes well for you and hope your campaign succeeds. I'm a paediatric student nurse so I understand the importance of this campaign. Good Luck!

Chloe Allan, 12 November 2008 14:48

My mother passed on eight and a half years ago, she had been on the kidney transplant list for longer than i care to remember for exactly this reason. I saw the notes, I live in Spain and im 26 but what can I do to help this project apart from promote on my facebook page. PS obviously all of my family already have donor cards.

James Kinghorn, 12 November 2008 12:37

Congratulations on the win, and of course the kidney! Good luck with it all - it's going to be a massive boost to those waiting for life saving transplants.

Audrey, 07 November 2008 09:56

Holly, you are an inspiration. Many people bemoan their misfortunes but you have decided to stand up and be counted. You are advocating for some many people. As Gandhi said, "Be the change you want to see in the world." You are doing that and I think that we could all adopt Barack Obama's mantra, "Yes we can" when it comes to making a difference in the world.

Colin White, 06 November 2008 16:20

Holly we are all SO proud of you for winning! We know it's not been easy juggling your health, dialysis, university work and the campaign and you SO deserve this place! Look forward to watching your campaign grow and grow! xx

Emily, 06 November 2008 10:42

I just found out today that my campaign (Coke + Condoms) didn't make it, but I think your campaign is really great. Bonne chance!

Troy Kennedy, 06 November 2008 01:10

well done. I think you should have got it. keep me posted if you are doing anything will be happy to help. Zander

Zander Percival, 05 November 2008 23:01

Hey, Congratulations on winning through. Seems you have an amazing story and a very important issue to campaign about. Good luck! James

James Mummery, 05 November 2008 22:51

Hi Holly, Hope you are doing well, your story is so inspiring... I have recently signed upto be an organ donor, after seeing the posters around my school, I think everyone should be blood and organ donors as it can affect so many other people's lives. Best of luck with your campaign! :) best wishes always! Laura-Liz (stress and strain of school)xxx

Laura-Liz (stressandstrainofschool), 05 November 2008 20:04

Good luck Holly,stay strong!

Jon M, 04 November 2008 09:29

good luck with your campaign my brother recently passed away at the age of forty nine we have always carried donor cards and did not hesitate to donate it has given us great comfort to no that other people have had the opportunity to hopefully have a better quality of life thanks ...

wendy, 26 October 2008 14:28

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