A second chance at life sees siblings represent Australia at World Transplant Games
Emma, 18, and Jacob Evans, 20, share a powerful bond forged through a lifetime of illness. Born with a rare autoimmune condition that limited their life expectancy to just 30 years, the siblings spent much of their childhood in hospitals undergoing treatments and trials.
In 2020, Jacob received a groundbreaking transplant, with Emma following a year later. The procedures transformed their lives, giving them the chance at longer, healthier futures.
“These two incredible people have built resilience, have built coping skills, are each other’s best friends,” Steve Evans said.
Now, the pair are representing Australia at the World Transplant Games in Germany. They’ll team up in six-a-side soccer, while Emma also races in the 5km run and Jacob competes in golf.
