Opinion: Two years since my lung donor saved my life, I wish more people wanted to do the same for others

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Thousands of people in the UK are waiting for a transplant, often in similar situations to mine. But without more people registering as donors, many of those may not be as lucky as I was

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Thank you for sharing my story and the importance of discussing, considering and hopefully becoming an organ donor.

The best thing that you can offer to others is donating parts of your body .

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