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cough throughout the night in the next room. The first night he was home after his trans- plant, she lay awake in silence; it was the best feeling she had ever had. Not only was her son walking. he was running. playing paintball. swimming and doing all the things a teenager “It gave him a new quality of life," she sai¢ The need, however, remains constant, in some cases, even with those who have ben- efitted from a transplant. v W Dan's body is rejecting his transplanted lungs and, now 24, he requires a second transplant. Dan is the nephew of Stouflville town councillor Rob Hargrave. 7 Son needs second double-lung transplant From my 1. Her story is what touched so many when she hosted an Aurora Chamber of Com- merce’s networking event at the Tuscany Event Centre last month. She was reluctant to share her story with the 100 people who attended the event, but she is glad she did as it captured the attention of many, including Aurora Mayor Phyllis Morris. “You can't help but be touched and, as a mother, you wonder what you would do if it were your child," Ms' Morris said. “The gift of lifeisinallofustogive." Ms Hargmve's Speech sparked Ms Morris’ curiosity/and when she returned to town hall the next day, she asked a few people if they had signed organ donor cards. Ms Morris is confident council will sup- portithe If the organ donor campaign is suc- cessful, Ms Hargrave said she will consider venturing into other municipalities in York A donor card can be downloaded at giftoflifeonca and, when you renew your Ontario health card, you can say yes and that information will be stored in the Ontar- io Ministry of Health and Long Term Care - database. The network also suggests having a con- versation about your wishes with family and friends to ensure your wishes are honoured when you die. r Five Canadians die each week because the organ donation that could save their lives is not available. > Therearemorethan4,000(ana- dians on transplant waiting lists. > The need f0! transplants will increase by 150 pet cent in the next two decades but organ donations will only increase by 12 pet cent. Source: Organ Donation and Transplant Associatim of Canada BY THE NUMBERS