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to five years on dialysis whilst waiting for a transplant. Coming forward
as a living donor for a loved one offers them freedom from spending
years on dialysis and the chance to regain their quality of life.
What can the Black Community do?
There is a long way to go in changing the attitudes black people have
towards organ donation, but it is time to start the conversation about
living donation with friends, family and in the community. We need to
make it our mission to raise more awareness, change the narrative
around organ donation and inspire black people to become living do-
nors so as to improve the quality of life for their loved ones.
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