It is never too early to have the conversation, but it can be too late.
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This week is DonateLife Week, aimed at increasing the level of organ and tissue donations across the country.
For many still it can be a difficult subject to discuss because essentially, saving the lives of others means someone losing theirs.
Jacqueline and Aaron Wax are urging people to register as organ donors this DonateLife Week.
The unexpected death of their bubbly 14-year-old daughter Capreece Wax (pictured) has given life to three others through organ donation.
A rare brain disease triggered by the flu took Capreece’s life and 12 months to the day her family will remember that life and also recognise the hope and opportunity her kind donation gave to others.
A registered organ donor, Jacqueline had a conversation with her daughter about the reason she was prepared to give and Capreece too had said she would like to donate her organs should anything ever happen to her.
It made the choice the family at the time had to make an easy one.
Registering as an organ donor is an import step.
According to the Organ and Tissue Registry the vast majority of families agree to donation proceeding when the deceased family member has registered their intention.
That rate drops to just over 50% when there was no registration or prior direct conversation between the family.
Right now in Australia there is about 1400 people waiting for what would be a life-saving or life-saving transplant.
They await a call that can change their life.
Capreece’s family has 14 years of memories.
They also know her passing will have a lasting legacy.
In passing Capreece’s gift has been life.
If you wish to know more about the Organ and Tissue Authority or register to become an organ donor visit donatelife.org.au