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Kirstie Tancock, a 27-year-old pole dancer who became the subject of a documentary film that focuses on organ donation called “Love on the Transplant List,” discloses to the public that she only has months to live in this world, SWNS reports.
Tancock recently suffered from her second chronic rejection. She would be very sick and weak to undergo a third operation, according to SWNS.
She decided to spend her last few months at home in Honiton, Devon with her husband Stuart. In her blog, Tancock wrote a heartfelt letter to her fans and to everyone who’s currently going through the same thing she used to. She wrote:
“Every song has an ending, every book has to close, my story is coming to its finale and I’m here to tell you all just how beautiful it all was.
“I’m 27, an age I never thought I would get to see but due to miracles from medical practitioners and my donors I have been kept here to enjoy what have been the best years of my life, experiencing things I could barely have dreamed of.
“I’m so grateful for every extra second I’ve had with my family, friends and all the amazing people I met and those I got to teach and lives I got to influence, mostly I hope for the better.
“I always wanted to make a difference with my life, leave a positive impact on the earth. I like to think I have done that.
“The truth is my lungs are severely damaged. My lungs are shrinking upwards and squashing the upper lobes of my lungs.
“Why have I had this fast-acting type of chronic rejection twice? I don’t know. Statistically I just fit in with all the other statistics. 50% of people make it to 5 years, I am of the percentage that didn’t or if you add them together I did.
“Either way I’m just incredibly grateful for what I have had and I want everyone to remember that going into transplant. It’s no guarantee but whatever you get from it is so much better than before if you throw everything you can and enjoy every second.
“I am not well enough to be considered for a 3rd transplant. It’s as simple as that and do you know what, I’m ok with that, of course I would always want more time but I have discussed this with the professionals and there has to be a point when you trust them to make the best decision for you and I whole heartedly do.
“So, I am hoping to go home at the end of this week. I will have home health care, mainly because I want my family to be allowed freedom to still live their lives and be there as my family and friends not constant care although they will obviously be involved.
“I will also be connected with the hospice.
“Time wise I have ‘months’ this could be 10 this could be two but I want to remain as strong as possible so in the long run the time I do have is better quality. I will be enjoying time with my family and friends making memories.
“One of the most rewarding things in this last year is to see my students grow as individuals and give them a space to be free from all the problems we each carry with us day to day. A small thing but I hope it left my mark.”
Tancock had cystic fibrosis since she was born. She underwent a double lung transplant in 2011, which gave her another chance to live when she was only a few minutes until her death.
Tancock is a pole dancer and taught others pole dancing. She raised awareness regarding organ donation. Now, she’s hoping to raise 10,000 UK pounds for Harefield Hospital.
Tancock said, “They have supported me through every part of this journey and I hope I can reach my target to help them do this work for others.”
Now, Tancock is facing her last few days with dark humor. She started planning for her funeral and wanted it to look perfect. She’s hoping that all of her work in raising awareness would encourage others to not feel scared and consider organ donation.
