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“Remembering Harvey” Fundraiser for the IKA
Parents Eddie and Deborah Burns from Macroom, Co Cork, recently organised a charity fundraising event to celebrate the life of their deceased organ donor baby son, on what would have been his 18th birthday. Over €30,000 was raised with proceeds,…
IKA Statement On The Importance Of Securing The Future Of An Annual Potential Donor Audit
The National Office of Clinical Audit (NOCA) published its findings this week in a feasibility study, commissioned by Organ Donation Transplant Ireland (ODTI), to appraise the need for a national clinical audit of organ donation practices. Click here to view…
NOCA Potential Donor Audit Development Project Report Launch
About the Potential Donor Audit Development Project Arising from a recommendation from the Potential Donor Audit Feasibility Study Report (National Office of Clinical Audit, 2022), Organ Donation Transplant Ireland commissioned the National Office of Clinical Audit (NOCA) to develop a…
Kidney Donor Father Celebrates 1st School Day for Transplant Son
The first day of school is a milestone that carries emotions for every family, but for one family in Cork, this day held particular significance. Jessica Stone was filled with joy as she watched her five-year-old son Zack walk hand…
Transplant Surgeons Celebrated On Global Surgery Day
To mark Global Surgery Day on Thursday, 25th May, which coincides with Organ Donor Awareness Week, and to celebrate the contribution of transplant surgeons and their valued lifesaving role, a photo call was held. The event was organised by the Irish Kidney…
Nearly Half of All Driving Licence Applicants Have Consented to Organ Donation
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is supporting the Irish Kidney Association (IKA) in encouraging road users to register as organ donors (should they so wish) ahead of this year’s Organ Donor Awareness Week, taking place from 20-27 May. Since its…
Health Minister announces Organ Donor Awareness Week 2023 (20-27 May)
Ireland has made huge strides in organ donation and transplantation since it began here 60 years ago when the first kidney transplant was performed. The official launch of Organ Donor Awareness Week 2023 (20-27 May) by the Minister for Health…
Rare at South Dublin Libraries
A series of talks for those with Rare Diseases in Ireland and their families is due to be held by South Dublin Libraries. All talks will be available online and are free of charge. All you need to do is…
IKA Tribute to Founding Member Angeline Cooke
The Board, Officers and Members of the Irish Kidney Association were deeply saddened to hear the news of the sudden passing of Angeline Cooke, from Maunsells Road, Galway, on 31st March 2023. Our deepest sympathies to her family and friends.…
Transplant Team Gears Up To Go Down Under For 2023 World Transplant Games
Fourteen Irish transplant recipients will travel to Perth, Australia next month to represent Ireland at the World Transplant Games (15-21April). This follows a four-year hiatus for the biennial World Transplant Games, as the previous event planned for 2021 had to…