Heart & Lung Transplant Trust (Vic) Inc. ABRN A0037327C

Issue No 48. I 't Quarter - Jan, Feb, Mar 2007.

Trans-planted-with delight!!

We have a bit of a reputation to keep up with as regards the weather for the Trust BBQs. The dawning of April 1st, 2007 looked as if our reputation was about to be irreparably tarnished!
But no-it was, after a11, April Fool's Day, and the weather gods, in their cups no doubt, had seen fit to play a joke on us poor mortals!
As the day lengthened and 11.30 a.m. drew nearer the skies lightened and Lo! Shone the sun!!
Attendance picked up slowly, but although when cooking started and those enticing aromas started to drift across the Park there were fewer than SO of us gathered there, I think the smell of snags, onions and hamburgers must have been magnetic, because the next time I counted, forty odd more people had joined us!!
We were graced by the presence of a few 'wardies' who were able bodied enough to brave the great outdoors-always a good thing to see. We were also glad to see super-Sue turn up. Liaison with hospital staff is an important part of the Trust's input to the 'system', and the Clinic Nurses are worth their weight in gold to us all.
As eating slowed and conversations began in earnest mainly talk of medications, operation dates, and how good life is- it was time for our popular raffles to begin. As usual there were disappointed punters and happy ones, and also as usual some lucky people went away with a swag whilst others (sigh!) went away empty handed-such is life.
A set of fresh-water pearls caught my eye, as did the bumper-sized Choccy Easter Egg. I'd like to have won that! ! There's always the next BBQ, I consoled myself with that thought at the end of another-we hope successful BBQ.

The ‘Circulator’ is the Trust’s newsletter, designed for all pre-and post-transplant patients and their families (or care persons) and friends in Australia, New Zealand, and overseas. It tries to provide comment and articles on topics of interest concerning transplant matters, and on related areas such as current developments in science, drugs, treatment methods, etc, and Alfred Hospital matters, inasmuch as they relate specifically to transplantation.
We are also concerned with post transplant activities – social and fundraising events – mainly in support of our Transplant Clinic (3 F). To this end some hospital staff members are always associated with the Committee of the Trust, to ensure a close liaison between the Hospital and the Trust.
Any subscriber may be a member of the Committee. An Annual General meeting is held in November each year, to elect Office-bearers, and co-opt new/old committee members. Committee Meetings are held every two-month, in the Ward 5 E Seminar Room.
Meetings are attended on either a casual basis, or regularly. Previous Committee members are also welcome to return at any time. All help offered is welcome.

MAILING ADDRESS:
HEART & LUNG TRANSPLANT TRUST (VIC) INC.
POST OFFICE BOX 1420. EPPING, VIC. 3076

Chair Person   Gerry Griffin P O Box 104 Parkville           (9374 3869)

Vice Chair       Maurie Drew 129-B Mascoma Street, Strathmore (9379 5868)

 Secretary & Public Officer David Lawley 45 Finsbury Street, Flemington (9376 0632)

 Treasurer Lyn Budge   46 Bent Street, Moonee Ponds   (9375 2329)

 Assistant Secretary Gaylynn Pinniger 201 Mountain View Parade Rosanna (9458 2603)

 Editor Glenn Leno P O Box 1420 Epping   (9408 6121)

COMMITTEE MEMBERS :

Felicity Nolan, John Mc Lean, Don Marsh, Janice Davey,  Ian Daykin, Richard & Prue         Metzke, John Bisiach, Percy Dean. Clinic liaison is via Wendy Moule & Sue Tamblyn (3F), Tracey Schutt (5E) and Hilary Stedman (3E).

The Trust’s” “Mission Statement” is on display in the 3F waiting room.

The Alfred Transplant Unit Web address is
http://www.alfred-THORACIC-transplant-unit.com

This informative site for both pre –op & post-op transplant patients.

                              “The Circulator”
Contact the Editor:
Phone (03) 9408 6121
Email : glennleno@optusnet.com .au
Mail : P O Box 1420, Epping, Vic, 3076.
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News From The Transplant Clinic:

 Fluvaccinations : All post transplant patients ( not under 3 months) should have 2 Fluvax each year. Six weeks apart. Prescriptions should be obtained from GP’s. If patients have an appointment in the clinic then staff are happy to give in 3F or 5B, otherwise GP’s should administer.

  Pneumovax:  Should be given ONCE every 5 years and should be prescribed by the GP.
  Nurse Manager, Sue Tamblyn.

National Transplant Games
Geelong 16th - 23rd September 2006
These games were attend by competitors from Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia, Western Australia and for the first time ACT. Participants also came from New Zealand, USA, Maylasia, Japan, Nepal, Denmark and several others, a total of 11 countries in total.
Participants took part in 20 different sports, in 6 age categories, over 7 days. Several sports have both singles and doubles thus increasing the events.
Victoria was very successful winning a total of 152 gold medals, 96 silver and 60 bronze. As well as winning the "Victor Chang" Memorial Shield for the Australian State/Territory with the highest points score.
Everyone had a good time and it was great to catch up with old friends and make new ones from the many first time competitors.
We are looking forward to the World Transplant Games in Thailand next year and the Nationals in Perth in 2008.
The winner from the Alfred were:
GOLD (26) SILVER (19) BRONZE (21)
Christine Murray - Female Sculls Billy Clarke - Tennis Single
Billy Clarke - Rowing Quads
Harry Dumont - Tennis Singles Andy King - Badminton Singles Clinton Hazlett - Tennis Singles
Cath McKell - Tennis Doubles Allanah Bryan - Tennis Doubles
Billy Clarke - Skm Road Race
Malcolm Metcalf- Tennis Doubles Billy Clarke - Tennis Doubles Christine Murray - Archery
Harry Dumont - Tennis Doubles Roxanne De Carta - Archery Lynne Yates - Pentaque
Lyn Budge - 8 Ball Andy King - Badminton Singles
Roxanne De Carta - Skm Cycling Time Trial
Andy King - Skm Road Race Christine Murray - 50m Backstroke
Roxanne De Carta - Ten Pin Bowling - Singles
Malcolm Metcalf - 50m Breaststroke Pip Corby - 100m Freestyle
Mark Dinnar - Ten Pin Bowling Singles
Pip Corby - 50m Freestyle Pip Corby - 200m Freestyle
Steven Dowd - Ten Pin Bowling Doubles
Pip Corby – 400m Freestlye Allanah Bryan - Ten Pin Bowling Doubles
Malcolm Metcalf - Ten Pin Bowling Doubles
Pip Corby - 4 x 50m Freestyle Lyn Budge - Ten Pin Bowling Doubles
David Zach - Ten Pin Bowling Doubles

Lyn Budge - Ten Pin Bowling singles                 Clinton Hazlett - Ten Pin Bowling Doubles       
Clinton Hazlett - Table Tennis Singles
Lyn Budge - Ten Pin Bowling Doubles                         Allanah Bryan - Table Tennis Singles      
Mark Dinnar - Table Tennis Doubles
Steven Dowd - Ten Pin Bowling Doubles                     Steven Dowd - Golf Handicap Even
Andy King - 200m
Mark Dinnar - Ten Pin Bowling Doubles                  Andy King - 1500m
Lynne Yates - 3km Walk
Jose Lopez - Ten Pin Bowling - Doubles                   Andy King - 100m
Roxanne De Carta – Ball Throw
Allanah Bryan - Table Tennis Doubles         Billy Clarke - 200m
Roxanne De Carta Discus
Clinton Hazlett - Tennis Doubles     Billy Clarke - 400m Roxanne De Carta- Shot Put
Andy King - Tennis Doubles
Andy King - 800m                                                      Roxanne De Carta - Long Jump
Lyn Budge - Lawn Bowls Pairs
Billy Clarke - Long Jump                                          Billy Clarke - 1500m Race Billy Clarke - 800m Davis Zach - 5k Walk
Steven Dowd - Ball Throw Lyn Budge – Chess        Billy Clarke - High Jump
Congratulations to everyone on a job well done.

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  TRANSPLANT AUSTRALIA   ( VICTORIA & TASMANIA )

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
March 24th -25"', 2007  Tennis in Euroa. Contact Jane O'Connell for details on 5795 1565
April 21st, 2007           Social Dancing, Modern, Latin at Notting Hill Community Centre, 386 Ferntree Gully Road, NottinqhHill.7pm - 11 pm. $15 per ticket, BYO alcohol. Tea, coffee and supper supplied. RSVP 28 March to Chris Tew 9754 4736. Melways 70:H7. Smart casual dress. Fundraising night with proceeds going to Transplant Australia Vic / Tas and Tsunami victims.
April 22"d, 2006                10 Pin Bowling Day Geelong. 10.45am start, 10.45am start, Geelong Bowl a Rama, 39 Separation Street, North Geelong. Followed by a pizza lunch Napoletana Pizza, 2/67 Separation Street, North Geelong. More details Frank Simovic FSIMQVlC;a;gordontafe:edU raL: , 5225 0572.
May 4"' -6 `n' 2007          Eastern Hill Camp, St Georges Road, Creswick. Fully catered. Mini Golf competition with prizes and Maze. See this newsletter for details.
May 26`h 2007  2pm. Service of Thanksgiving, Melbourne City Conference Centre, 333 Swanston Street, Melbourne, opposite Library. Afternoon tea to follow service.
June 3`d 2006   10 Pin Bowling Championships, Mooroolbark Bowl. Starting time 1.30pm.

July 2007     Miracle Dinner, date and venue TBA

August 25th -September 3rd,2007                World Transplant Games, Bangkok, Thailand.

September 2007              Wangaratta area Wine tour. Dates TBA.

October 2007    Health Seminar Dates TBA.

December 9th 2007          End of year Christmas function at Puffing Billy, starting from Belgrave, lunch at Emerald Lake..

March 2008 Phillip Island Camp. Dates TBA. 052 787551

March 26'h - 315' , 2008  6th Winter World Transplant Games 2008, Rovaniemi, Finland. Details in this newsletter.

October 4 "' - 11 th' 2008                National Transplant Games in Perth, WA.

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OBJECTS OF THE ASSOCIATION
1.       The name of the incorporated association is Heart and Lung Transplant Trust (Vic.) Incorporated.
2.       The objects for which the Association is established and maintained are to:
(a)     increase public awareness of the need for organ donation;
(b)     promote the recognition and acknowledgment of the donor and donor family;
(c)     raise funds and accept donations as appropriate for the transplant clinics at The Alfred;
(d)     provide peer support and encouragement for all pre and post heart and lung transplant patients their families and/or their carers;
(e)     provide relevant information and encourage healthy lifestyle choices to ensure the maintenance of optimal physical health;
(f)      inform its members in the prevention of diseases that may result in organ transplantation;
(g)     engender fraternal feeling amongst pre and post heart,and lung transplant patients and their families through social activities;

(h) communicate to members through a periodic newsletter ;
(i) consider and deal with all matters submitted to the Association by any member;
(j) represent the interests of its members in any appropriate forum ;
(k) foster links with other bodies with similar interests in the pursuit of these objects; and
(l) undertake to do all things which are necessary, incidental or conductive the advancement of these objects.
 

POWERS OF THE ASSOCIATION
for the purpose of furthering the objects set out above and (except to the extent of any inconsistency), the powers of the Association shall be all powers to enable it to achieve its objectives , including without limitation, to ;
(a) correspond with bodies or individuals in Australia on any matter to do with the objects of the Association
(b) print newsletters, notices leaflets and communicate through any electronic means that the Association may think desirable for the promotion of its objects ;
(c) raise money by any lawful means and to conduct fundraising activities, to solicit, receive subscriptions, donations, gifts and bequests from individuals, associations, societies, companies, corporations or other bodies, generally or for the purpose of any specific object;
(d) apply any of the income and profit of gifts to the Association solely towards the promotion of its objects as set out in this Statement of Purposes ;
(e) pay or reimburse any legitimate out of pocket expenses incurred by a member on behalf of the Association which have been properly authorised or requested by the committee ;
(f) generally do all such acts and things as are incidental, conductive or subsidiary to all or any of the objects of the Association;
37Gift Funds
(a) Maintain for the principal purpose of the Association as determined by the Commissioner of Taxation a Gift Fund to which gifts of money or property for that purpose are to be made or to which any money received by the Association because of those gifts shall be credited and that does not receive any other money or property ;

Please Note : The above information is taken solely from the MEMBERSHIP FORMS. I apologise for any omissions or errors. ALL members wishing to be included on the list should state their details in full, e.g. the year, month and type of operation on the Membership Form enclosed. If you DO NOT wish to be included on the Birthday list etc please note that on the Membership Form!!!      ( EDITOR )

                                    WE WISH YOU MANY MORE

JANUARY 2007.

FEBRUARY 2007.

MARCH 2007.

                                                        
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And Remember: Life is like a Roll of Toilet Paper. The closer it gets to the end, the Faster it goes.

We are always appreciative of donations, so if you would like to donate money, or gifts for raffling or auction, please feel fill in this section, and return it to us. Thanks.

Herewith my Donation Of :-     $.............................
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Herewith goods for Raffle/Auction : ( Rough Description )

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DONOR NAME :
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Money should be forwarded as for membership fees- no cash please, unless given directly to a Committee Member. Hospital Security cannot guarantee the safety of monies kept on hospital premises.

Tangible goods may be left temporarily at the Clinic- 3F – and will then be distributed to Committee Members for safe keeping before Raffles/Auctions.

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HEART AND LUNG TRANSPLANT TRUST (VIC ) INC.
                                     
ABRNA0037327

UPCOMING EVENTS

SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING

7-30 PM 12TH JUNE 2007, MEETING ROOM 5TH FLOOR,
THE ALFRED HOSPITAL.

COMMITTEE MEETING

12TH JUNE 2007 , AFTER SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING.

About Kidney Health Australia
Kidney Health Australia is the peak body for the promotion of kidney and urinary tract health in Australia. Our focus is to improve kidney health outcomes leading to substantial improvements to the quality of life for people with kidney and urinary tract diseases and their families and carers, whilst also developing initiatives that reduce the incidence of kidney disease in the Australian community.
Kidney Health Australia actively encourages Australians to become organ donors. Kidney Health Australia does not handle organ and tissue donation registration nor their retrieval and transplantation - all enquiries regarding the donation of organs and tissues are referred to either the Australian Organ Donor Registry or the relevant state organ donation agencies.

Kidney transplants
Kidney transplants come from living or deceased donors. Kidney transplants are very successful - over 94% of transplants are working one year later. The average wait for a deceased donor kidney is about four years, although waits of up to seven years are not uncommon.
 

Fast Facts about Kidney Transplantation
•    As at 31 December 2005, 16% of the 8528 people receiving dialysis treatment were on the transplant waiting list
•    The majority of people on the waiting list are aged less than 55 years and 81 % are waiting for their first transplant
•    Compared to international figures, Australia has a low deceased organ donation rate of 10 donors per million population in 2005
•    Live kidney donations represent approximately 39% of all kidney transplants
 

Why become an organ donor`.'
Anyone can choose to be an organ or tissue donor. One donor can save or improve the lives of up to ten people. There are currently about 1800 Australians waiting for a live-saving organ transplant. On average one person dies every week while on the transplantation waiting list.
For more information call 1800 682 531 or visit www.kidney.org.au         
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A woman came home, screeching her car into the driveway, and ran into the house. She slammed the door and shouted at the top of her lungs, “Honey, pack your bags. I won the lottery !”

The husband said, “Oh my God ! What should I pack, beach stuff or mountain stuff ?.” “Doesn’t
Matter,” she said. “ JUST GET OUT.”

SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING:
  This will be held on the 12th June for the purpose of passing the acceptance of the Constitution of the Trust, hopefully enabling us to apply for tax deductible donations.
 
MEMBERSHIP FORM :-
   We would be pleased if all Members would fill in this new form to enable us to bring or Members records up to date. This will enable us to use Email for newsletters etc where ever possible, saving the Trust the added costs of postage and printing. We hope to receive your assistance in regard to this matter.

ANNUAL SUUBSCRIPTIONS :-
   Please note that the Annual Subscription for Membership being $ 10-00 per annum is due and payable by the 30th June 2007. Should you be unsure of your financial position with the Trust please feel free to contact me by phone or email for the current standing of your Membership Account.

INTERNET WEBSITE :-
   We are pleased to advise you that the Trust has now a Website on the Internet and the address is www.heartandlungtransplanttrustvicinc.org and should be available to you with the receipt of this Newsletter. The Website at the moment has only basic information but will be added to on a regular basis, should you have any suggestions or requests in adding to this site  please feel free to advise me.
  
 Hoping to see you at the General Special Meeting as your feed back and questions are good for us to receive, also looking forward to receiving your completed new Membership Form.
                                                                         GLENN LENO EDITOR   

Name: - ................................................................................................
Address: - ............................................................................................
Postcode ................................
Email Address: - .................................................................................

I wish to Commence subscription to the Circulator. OR – ( )
I wish to Renew my Ciculator subscription. ( )

Signature:-……………………………………

TRANSPLANT TYPE and OPERATION YEAR & MONTH:­

Subscriptions are only $10.00 payable by the end of June annually.
Note: - Please subscribe via cheque or money order Cash is NOT acceptable by mail.
Also please cross your cheques and make them out to :- " Heart & Lung Transplant Trust (Vic ) Inc.,"
Editor, Glenn Leno, Heart & Lung Transplant Trust (Vic) Inc.,
P O BOX 1420, EPPING, VIC, 3076.

EMAIL: Glenn Leno

Phone: 03 9408 6121
Mobile: 0401 888 058 Fax: 03 9009 0990

Please Note that by Joining or Renewing your Membership to the Trust you are helping to increase its ability to influence and inform the Public of the many Miracles that take place without their knowledge due to their consent to Donorship.

Full Name : Lauren Mitchell

Best and Worst moments of your career: Best watching patient�s recover from
Lung Transplant and seeing them leave hospital looking healthier than us.
Worst, losing patients I have gotten to know well.

Have you been through any funny/embarrassing situations/: Almost every day at work we manage to have a laugh together, which is what makes Ward 5E such a fun and rewarding place to work.

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REQUEST FROM TASMANIA :

To all members of the Trust who live on the North West Coast of Tasmania, if you
would like to join a support group for Transplant recipients to meet at a bi-monthly interval, to discuss Transplant news, and general information or just a good gossip please call Vern Cox on 6427 8436.
Vern is a long time Member of the Trust and has just moved to the North West Coast of Tasmania.

SUCCESS:

At age 4 success is ��. not piddling your pants.
At age 12 success is �... having friends.
At age 18 success is �... having a drivers licence.
At age 50 success is �... having money.
At age 70 success is �... having a drivers licence.
At age 75 success is �... having friends.
At age 80 success is �... not piddling your pants.

MEET A RECIPIENT:

FULL NAME : Denise Margaret BRAXTON. BIRTHPLACE : Melbourne. MARITAL STATUS : Divorced. TYPE OF TRANSPLANT : Bi Lateral Lung. DATE OF TRANSPLANT : 17 September 2006. ARE YOU WORKING ? : Not as yet, due to resume in July 2007. WHERE WERE YOU WHEN THE �CALL CAME�?: Home. HOBBIES : Crochet, Reading. FAVOURITE COUNTRY : Australia. INSPIRATION WHEN YOUNG : Mother. RECENT INSPIRATION : Father and Husband and Mother. All strong minded people. MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT : Births of Grandchildren. Waking after transplant . EMBARRASSING INCIDENT REGARDING MY TRANSPLANT : Called my 30 Week daughter-in-law a beached whale. (Under Medication) LIFE AFTER TRANSPLANT : A ball.

THE BEST BLONDE JOKE OF THE YEAR � SO FAR : A man was in his front yard mowing grass when his attractive blonde female neighbour came out of the house and went straight to the mail box. She opened it then slammed it shut and stormed back into the house. A little later she came out of her house again went to the mail box and again opened it, slammed it shut again. Angrily, back into the house she went. As the was man was getting ready to edge the lawn, here she came out again, marched to the mail box, opened it and then slammed it closed harder than ever. Puzzled by her actions the man asked her, �Is something wrong?� To which she replied, �There certainly is!� (Are you ready? This is a beauty�) My stupid computer keeps saying, �YOU�VE GOT MAIL!�

TO REALIZE

To realize the value of a sister
Ask someone who dosen’t have one.

To realize the value of ten years
Ask a newly divorced couple.

To realize the value of four years:
Ask a graduate.

To realize the value of one year:
Ask a student who has failed a final exam.

To realize the value of nine months:
Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.

To realize the value of one month:
Ask a mother who has given birth to a premature baby.

To realize the value of one week:
Ask an editor of a weekly newspaper.

To realize the value of one hour:
Ask the lovers who are waiting to Meet.

To realize the value of one minute:
Ask a person who has missed the train, bus or plane.

To realize the value of one second:
Ask a person who has survived an accident.

To realize the value of one millisecond:
Ask the person who has won a silver medal in the Olympics.

To realize the value of a Friend:
Lose one.

Time waits for no one, Treasure every moment you have,
You will treasure it even more when you can share it with
someone Special.

                   The origin of this letter is unknown,