Lauren Shields has spent most of her life helping other desperate patients receive an organ donation.

Now the 25-year-old — who has a New York state law named after her — is in the same powerless position of waiting and hoping to receive the gift of life. 9

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The Rockland County native is seeking her third organ donation in 16 years — a new kidney — as she struggles to maintain a semblance of normalcy and sense of hope.

“I take pride in being such a good patient. I take my medication every day, I never miss a dose. I don’t drink, I don’t smoke, I do all the right things, I go to all my doctors’ appointments,” Shields told The Post last week. 9

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“That was the worst part, I couldn’t do anything different so I was completely devastated and upset, but as time has moved, I r

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