East Yorkshire - My life, My gift
There are currently 636 people in this region waiting for an organ transplant. Last year 189 people received an organ transplant and 281 people received a cornea or sclera transplant.
956, 400 people here have joined the NHS Organ Donor Register which represents 23% of the region’s total population.
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Some case studiesRecipients tell their stories - the gratitude towards their donor and the way in which the transplant has transformed their lives. Families talk of the difficult but ultimately rewarding decision to donate their loved ones' organs. And patients describe what it's like waiting for a transplant, knowing that their time may run out.
Chris's storyLiver transplant recipient Chris Osbourne is hoping to take on one of the toughest tests of human endurance to raise awareness of organ donation.
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