In celebration of National Organ Donor Awareness Month, we attended the Donor Tribute Day at Durban Botanic Gardens to honour the heroes who gave others a second chance at life. The event, presented by Hero 777 – founded on Matthew Legemaate’s personal heart and lung transplant journey – was hosted in partnership with KZN’s organ, eye, tissue and bone transplant coordinators and teams. Powerful stories from transplant recipients, kidney donors and donor families highlighted the joy, hope and opportunities made possible through organ and tissue donation. A poignant candle-lighting ceremony in honour of past donors was followed by a quiet procession to the Circle of Life Donor Memorial Garden, where roses were laid in remembrance of those who gave selflessly to help others. KZN faces a severe shortage of registered donors. If you would like to become an organ or tissue donor, you can register at hero777.co.za.
