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Bimmi’s Journey
WHAT I KNOW FOR SURE!
I am not a fearless person, you can’t get me to bungee jump or
even go on the Oblivion ride at Alton Towers, but I do have the
heart and courage to be a living donor. Offering to become a living
donor for your sister, brother, someone else in your family or even
a friend is the best gift you can give, as it could mean the difference
between life and death for them. Coming forward as a donor in
my twenties has made me appreciate the value of having good
health and looking after my body for the long haul. My high blood
pressure was a frightening wakeup call and now I tell all my friends
to get their blood pressure checked. The experience also taught
me the importance of standing up for what you believe in; I had
plenty of critics, but I ignored their comments because my uncle’s
health was very important to me. I would highly recommend being
a living donor; it’s a life changing experience!
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