'I'm being given a second chance at life'

Source: iol lifestyle | Cate Rayner

Everyone should meet Tina Beckbessinger. She is an absolute inspiration. At 30, when most women are looking forward to a full and healthy life, Tina has only a single mission - to remain strong enough to undergo a heart-lung transplant.

“I am positive that my turn will come soon,” she says.

“I am now at the top of the priority list. People say, ‘aren’t you scared?’ I say no.

“I’m being given a second chance to have a normal life, that’s the biggest gift of all.”

Tina hopes by sharing her story to increase awareness surrounding organ donation in South Africa and in particular, the critical shortage of donors.

“I think if more people knew that by signing a piece of paper they could change someone’s life, the situation would improve,” she says.

Read more about Tina Beckbessinger & how one may get involved: http://www.iol.co.za/lifestyle/i-m-being-given-a-second-chance-at-life-1.1131503