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About Me

I was born in Zimbabwe on the 8th June 1987 and diagnosed with a genetic condition called Cystic Fibrosis a year later. This meant that I spent my whole life being ill, in and out of hospitals and undergoing continuous grueling treatments. Nearing death on the 5th of March 2013 my life changed when I finally received a Double Lung Transplant. Now I'm metamorphosing out of the cocoon that has held me back most of my life!

Follow along as I rediscover life with my beautiful new lungs. The ups, the downs, it's all part of life and I'm absolutely loving it!!

If you have any questions about cystic fibrosis, transplant, or me just ask - I'm pretty much an open book!



The most important way in which you can help, is to pledge to become an organ and tissue donor! Please take the time to inform your chosen family members and friends of your decision. Tell you family HERE

My story has been featured in a few media articles and you can check them out here:

Cosmopolitan
The Star
Doctors Orders - How to gain weight
Finesse
The Saturday Star
FNB Blog
Porcelain Rouge - ChariTea
E|Care
Cliff Central
Discovery Magazine
Discovery Health: Medical Miracles {Video}
Discovery Medical Miracles
Marie Claire
Your Family
Sunday Times Live
People Magazine

I hope you enjoy my blog =)


7 comments :

  1. Anonymous23 July 2014 at 10:03

    You're wonderful! Thank you for sharing your story.

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  2. Anonymous31 July 2014 at 10:23

    Fawn, Lovely story. Miracle always be there.

    By the way I'm member of Organ donor :)

    Didier

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    1. Unknown31 July 2014 at 10:57

      Thanks Didier, I'm glad to hear that you are a registered donor =)

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  3. Anonymous8 October 2014 at 20:48

    Hi there

    My dad had a double lung transplant as well. He got his new life on the 6th of November 2010. He says to ask you who did your transplant and where?

    Thank you for raising awareness!


    Regards
    Janien

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  4. Unknown9 October 2014 at 08:01

    Hi Janien! I had my transplant done at Milpark hospital by the best surgeon ever - Dr Sussman. I hope your dad is still doing well :)

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  5. Unknown14 December 2015 at 11:38

    Hi Fawn, My Name is Ilze Hancox, I'm 29 year old. I have been diagnosed with CF in 2007. I have been dealing with the disease from my childhood time without knowing about. It’s become so bad that I've lost my job, living most of my time at home on oxygen. I have seen you story on the Discovery Website.If you don't mind could you please let me know on what Medical Scheme your on. I Must get one. Thank you for you inspiring Website...

    Hope to hear from you soon.

    All the Best.
    Ilze

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