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Rita König, 64, from Pretoria, donated her left k

Rita König, 64, from Pretoria, donated her left kidney to her son. Rita is a keen cyclist and has competed in the 947 Cycle Race as part of Team TELL, she shares her story.

1. Which organ did you donate, and in what year?
Left kidney, 16 January 2015, to my son Siegfried König

2. How long were your recipient on the waiting list for an organ?
Siegfried was never on the waiting list, when my son was informed by his doctor that he needs to look for a donor, we immediately went for the necessary tests and I was a match.

3. What made you decide to donate?
There was never a question if I want to donate, it’s an honour to be healthy and strong enough and able to give my son a second chance.

4. Describe the emotions experienced when you were told that you are a suitable donor?
Mind blowing and so grateful.

5. What is life like now, after donating an organ ?
I lead a normal life. I don’t need any medication. There is literally no change in my life, I am able to still exercise on a daily basis.

6. What advice would you give people considering being a living donor?
It is such an honour to be a living donor and see the huge changes in the person’s (in my case my son) life and the way they are able to lead a normal life. So, don’t be scared.

7. Why do you think there is a shortage of donors in South Africa?
Fear, not enough knowledge. I know I was scared, but the benefits far outweigh the fears. It is really a life changing experience, especially when you can experience the results of your gift of life.

8. Has the idea of an altruistic donor become an outdated expectation in a modern society?
I think it must be very difficult to donate to someone you don’t know or have any connection with. Either you donate to someone in your family or I expect most of the people on the waiting list has to wait for a deceased donor.

9. What is the biggest stigma / myth you have heard about organ donation?
I am too old and not healthy enough.

10. If you could describe donation in one word, what would it be?
Life-changing.

11. If you could be any organ, what organ would you be and why?
Kidney, there are so many people out there waiting for a kidney.
#livingdonor #kidney

Happy Birthday Dr Fran!! Dr. Francisca van der Sc

Happy Birthday Dr Fran!!

Dr. Francisca van der Schyff is an abdominal transplant surgeon working at the Transplant Unit at Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centrum in Parktown, Johannesburg. She performs life saving kidney and liver transplants on kids and adults whose only hope is a donated organ.

Thank you for saving so many lives and truly making a difference in the transplant community. We look forward to our continued work together.

All our love,
The TELL Team 🫀

Giving thanks this Thanksgiving 💓 We know that

Giving thanks this Thanksgiving 💓

We know that Thanksgiving is more of an American thing, but we still think it’s a special day nonetheless. If you’ve had a transplant, we’d love you to share 3 things that you are thankful for.
We’ll go first:
1, Thankful for the support system throughout our journeys
2. Thankful for the many lessons we’ve learnt along the way
3. Thankful for the growth we’ve experienced and seen within ourselves.
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#southafrica #joburg #jozi #jhb #pretoria #durban #kzn #capetown #Gqeberha #organdonation #organdonor #kidneytransplant #livertransplant #lungtransplant #hearttransplant #makeitknown #thanksgiving #gratitude

Zane supporting our TELL Team 🦄 @ride_joburg

Zane supporting our TELL Team 🦄
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