BELIEVE–ORGAN DONOR SUPPORT is a charity established by Anna-Louise Bates to promote and support organ donation across Wales and beyond. Anna-Louise, whose son Fraser and husband Stuart were struck and killed crossing a road in Talbot Green, South Wales, December 2015, established BELIEVE to encourage other families to discuss their wishes over organ donation.  

Anna feels that it was from their faith that they had a family discussion on organ donation, and it is her belief that Fraser’s destiny was to give life even in death. Knowing her decision to donate organs was based on her expressed wishes to help other families which has given Anna strength and incredible inner peace. BELIEVE exists to publicise the need for everyone to have this tough conversation about organ donation. Knowing exactly what a loved one wants should you ever face such a tragedy will help you immensely when making the difficult and right choice.  

The Believe Christmas Campaign aims to spread awareness of organ donation, to people of all ages, at such a busy yet reflective time of the year, where family and friends mean the most to us. As well, this Christmas, before spending money on Christmas cards and postage, why not think about donating that money to Believe? Funds will go towards three key aims:  

Awareness-Continue ongoing promotion of organ donation conversations through Fraser Bear and the “BELIEVE Stance”.  

Education-Provide supporting tools for all people irrespective of age, background and culture through videos, a fully functional website and app development.  

Donor family support-Provide a comprehensive support framework in Wales for donor recipients and donor families which includes provision of liaison representatives and support groups. 

So in the hustle and bustle of Christmas this year, exchanging presents with those we love, think of the most important gift - the gift of life.  

"This Christmas believe in the gift of life".