Friday August 30th, 2024 is Jersey Day. Have a conversation with your loved ones about becoming an Organ and Tissue Donor.
Nathan Gremmo’s donation story In May 2015 the Gremmo family’s life changed forever when their eldest child, Nathan, was critically injured in an accident at age 13.
Nathan’s family chose to give the gift of life to others to honour Nathan’s generous personality. This amazing gift saved the lives of six people – including five young adults and a baby. Hours prior to his accident, Nathan wrote on his Instagram account,
“You only live once, but if you do it right once is enough”. Wise beyond his years, he definitely was an extraordinary young man. Nathan is described by his father Michael, mother Kylie and sisters Ashley and Annaliese as “a boy with a unique sense of humour, a love for animals and an insatiable energy for life.”
Said Nathan’s sister Annaliese on jerseyday.com.au:
“Through Nathan’s legacy, our family has established Jersey Day. Each Jersey Day we are simply asking everybody to wear a Jersey to school or work, and most importantly have a conversation with their friends and family about Organ and Tissue Donation. Our family has endured the cruelest possible circumstances. I can only think that if our circumstances were reversed and Nathan was desperate for an Organ Donation we would move heaven and Earth to save my brother; However, the reality is that we would be waiting for a generous organ donor family to save Nathan’s life.”
This campaign is all about raising awareness – there is no requirement to raise funds. Simply post your pics and vids to social media and tag them: AT JERSEY DAY A U (@jerseydayau)
Jersey Day is fun, it is free, and by registering to become an Organ and Tissue Donor you could one day be helping to save a life.
We are looking forward to seeing you all in your favourite sporting Jerseys on Friday, August 30th – JERSEY DAY!
- Even if you’re registered as a donor, your family will still be asked to give consent should the worst come to the worst. That is why it is so important to have a chat with your loved ones about Organ and Tissue Donation.
- 8 out of 10 families gave consent to donation when their family member was a registered donor. • You can register your Organ and Tissue Donation wishes at donatelife.gov.au
- Did you know that around 1,800 Australians are waiting on a life-saving Organ or Tissue Donation RIGHT NOW.
- IN 2023, more than 4,360 Australians benefited from eye and tissue transplants.
- All major religions in Australia support Organ and Tissue donation.
- Australia is a world leader for successful transplants. In 2023, 1,396 lives were saved through organ donation
Visit jerseyday.com.au to find out more or check it out on socials – @jerseydayau
