Summary We occasionally hear of an act of extraordinary generosity when a family member donates an organ to save a life. So how much more extraordinary is it when the live donor is not related, when the gift is based on friendship and an understanding of the life saving difference it will make. This week's Australian Story is about such an act of generosity. Jim Gaston worked with Charmaine Mansfield in the Queensland coastal town of Bowen. Charmaine had a rare kidney disease and her health was failing when Jim stepped in. None of her own family were able to provide a suitable match. However his decision to donate his healthy kidney to restore Charmaine's quality of life was fraught with serious considerations for his own family and their future health. This remarkable story reveals the issues exposed by live organ donation and the remarkable bond now forged by Jim's gift to Charmaine
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Caroline Jones Leigh Sales Eddie Perfect Jimmy Barnes
Genres : Biography Documentary
Release date : May 26, 2002
Countries of origin : Australia
Official sites : ABC iView Official Australian Story Website
Language : English
Filming locations : ABC Studios, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Production companies : Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
Summary We occasionally hear of an act of extraordinary generosity when a family member donates an organ to save a life. So how much more extraordinary is it when the live donor is not related, when the gift is based on friendship and an understanding of the life saving difference it will make. This week's Australian Story is about such an act of generosity. Jim Gaston worked with Charmaine Mansfield in the Queensland coastal town of Bowen. Charmaine had a rare kidney disease and her health was failing when Jim stepped in. None of her own family were able to provide a suitable match. However his decision to donate his healthy kidney to restore Charmaine's quality of life was fraught with serious considerations for his own family and their future health. This remarkable story reveals the issues exposed by live organ donation and the remarkable bond now forged by Jim's gift to Charmaine
Genres : Biography Documentary
Release date : May 26, 2002
Countries of origin : Australia
Official sites : ABC iView Official Australian Story Website
Language : English
Filming locations : ABC Studios, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Production companies : Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
