When the call doesn't come
Hi everyone, thanks again for all your supportive comments I really do appreciate and read every single one of them. Nim it truly is the greatest gift to receive and I agree, please make your wishes k...
Holly Shaw, 22 May 2009 14:28
"I would like to help someone after I die." It is a lot better if people in your family know and your donor cards always within your wallet. A wonderful gift to the world even after you are dead. Wow,...
nim, 22 May 2009 12:27
we had someone come around our school talking about organ donors and the like and i felt like i should do something and sign up but then never got round do it. Watching your programme inspired me to g...
scaret, 21 May 2009 00:32
ABOUT
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
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Hi everyone, thanks again for all your supportive comments I really do appreciate and read every single one of them. Nim it truly is the greatest gift to receive and I agree, please make your wishes known to your next of kin as it is them who will be making the decision to carry out your wishes once the time comes. Also please make sure you are on the Organ Donor Register as well as carrying a card, as they can get lost or damaged. Signing the register is a more permanent way of recording your wishes. See this article for more info: http://www.theherald.co.uk/features/otherfeatures/display.var.2508150.0.Organ_donor_advice.php Thanks again x
Holly Shaw, 22 May 2009 14:28
"I would like to help someone after I die." It is a lot better if people in your family know and your donor cards always within your wallet. A wonderful gift to the world even after you are dead. Wow, that is reaching out a hand of friendship to the world of tomarrow!!
nim, 22 May 2009 12:27
we had someone come around our school talking about organ donors and the like and i felt like i should do something and sign up but then never got round do it. Watching your programme inspired me to go and sign up, shows that it is real people that you are helping and that you could really save someones life. I'm only 17 and dom't plan on dying any time soon but knowing that when i do, i could help to save someone else is a great feeling. Plus i've been talking to me friends about it and i know at least 5 of them have just signed up and we carry out cards round with pride. You have done something really brave by taking up this campaign but it'll have saved lives and thats what counts best of luck for the future scarl x
scaret, 21 May 2009 00:32
you have all my support :-) definitly signing the organ donation list now. keep up the good work
Izzy, 19 May 2009 14:34
i salute how brave you are! i have been an organ donor since i was 13 and feel strongly about this subject! well done on the great work so far!!! xxx
rosie, 18 May 2009 23:05
Hi Sophie, that is great to hear you would like to sign the Organ Donor Register... you can do so by clicking on the "Join the organ donor register" image on this page... or follow this link: https://www.uktransplant.org.uk/ukt/Consent.do?campaign=1785 Thanks for your support! x
Holly Shaw, 15 May 2009 12:11
I would like to sign up to donate my organs after Ive died like the people on your documentary did. How do I go about that?
sophie, 15 May 2009 12:01
As a NICU Nurse, I have cared for babies whose mothers received organs.. who would have thought? It's just wonderful, I signed up years ago. It's the best gift we can give anyone and best of all it is free..in fact it's priceless!
Angela Gorman, 15 May 2009 10:18
Thanks so much for your supportive comments, I really hope it has some impact and lots more people sign up to the Organ Donor Register! Debbie you must be so proud of your daughter, her legacy lives on in the 4 people she saved! It's stories like these that spur me on to keep doing what I am doing! Much love x
Holly Shaw, 14 May 2009 20:39
Well done Holly!!Its a Campaign close to my heart as my 7 year old daughter was killed in 2006 and we donated her organs and she saved 4 peoples lives. We are so proud of her for doing that and we didnt realise how many people die waiting on the list, so it was my aim also to make more people aware and did tv, radio and paper interviews to get the message out there!! Keep up the good work and good luck for the future sweetie! Angel Jade Stoner's Mummy xx
Debbie Stoner, 14 May 2009 20:17
WOW!! well done, seen you on C4 today, amazing, so i signed up...and trying to get all my friends to do the same! Good luck Holly! x
jonce, 14 May 2009 17:57
Just signed up, your doing a great job!
siobhan Jackson, 14 May 2009 13:01
Wow! Holly! You are amazing. I too, like one of the other people leaving a comment, switched on the tv to keep my 17 month old daughter occupied... sat and watched the whole of your programme instead. Deeply moving and inspiring... what one person can do! I signed up to oragan donation some years ago now, and I'm acutely aware of those who are still in desperate need. Hopefully a new system will be introduced by the Government soon meaning people would need to 'opt out'. A huge Congratulations Holly on your achievement! All my love Holly T x x x
Holly Tomás, 14 May 2009 12:12
i have just watched your program on channel 4 and i would just like to say that i think your amazing!! i would love to help out in any way i can i have signed up this morning.Keep up the great work! X
Joanna Holden, 14 May 2009 12:11
I have just watched your documentary on channel 4 and I was so impressed with your drive and commitment to the cause, and it has spurred me to change my plans for today. Instead of doing all the stuff I was going to do today, I have decided to spend some time signing up for a few worthy causes. I have signed up to become a donor from this site and also I will find out where I can give blood. I think what you are doing is inspirational and more people need to be made aware of the plight of people that find themselves in your position. Keep up the good work, as it is not just your parents that are feeling proud. Stuart Yorkshire
Stuart Meston, 14 May 2009 12:10
Hi Holly! i think you're doing such a good job at promoting the idea of donating organs. I was so impressed, i called my boyfriend and my best mates and we've all signed up together! Well done! xxxx
Georgie Davies, 14 May 2009 12:09
Hi Holly I've just watched your documentary on Channel 4 and think you are greeeeeeaaaaaaat!!!! Well done to you and all the people who are supporting you through this campaign. You're all an absolute inspiration! All the best for the future.
Fiona Jeffrey, 14 May 2009 12:07
Holly how can i help your'e campaign? I'm definetley joining up to be an organ donor now but if you need more campaigners i'm willing to help! Sophie
Sophie Green, 14 May 2009 12:02
Hi Holly - just put the TV on to watch the news and you were on and ended up watching your campaign instead. Well done you :) - you can add one more to your list of donors - every little helps eh? x
Sandy Higginson, 14 May 2009 12:02
Hi Holly, i'm currently watching your campaign on channel 4 and it's really touched me, especially the young girl with c.fibrosis. I've just signed up to the donor list and think this i a great and amazing idea, i support you fully! Good luck and best wishes. Claire x
claire hughes, 14 May 2009 11:49
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