Organ Donor Awareness Week Launch

Media launch of Organ Donor Awareness Week, with various speakers including transplant recipients, donor families and the Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly. This is a private event due to COVID-19 limiting venue numbers, but we are planning to stream it live on our YouTube channel.

Matthew McNeive – Newstalk Interview

Dialysis patient, student Matthew McNeive, chats to Newstalk about his wait for a new kidney, the paired exchange programme and organ donor awareness.

Hugh Byrne – KCLR FM Interview

Kidney transplant Hugh Byrne talks about his experience and the importance of Organ Donor Awareness Week.

Colin White – Cork 96fm Interview

The IKA's National Advocacy and Projects Manager Colin White will be interviewed about Organ Donor Awareness Week.

RTE The Late Late Show

Friends Sheila Hanevy and Aine Cornally will appear on The Late Late Show tonight to tell their story and also raise awareness for Organ Donation.

Public Buildings Light Up Green

City and County Council buildings around the country start lighting up green for organ donation awareness! Some will light up for just a day, some for the full week - see our document to find out and visit your nearest building to take a photo! Share your photos with us using the hashtags #ShareYourWishes #DonorWeek22

Tell us about your event or fundraiser supporting the IKA and we will add it to our calendar!