Image caption, Matt Collis works by reaching out to the families of people seeking organ donation. Article information author, Gil Damigan role, BBC News North West Health Correspondent May 3, …
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Lung Transplantation
Our mother's illness prompted us to donate blood.
by Fiona Dillonby Fiona DillonThe sisters, along with their father, Ciaran, donate blood regularly because they say their mother would not have lived so long if people had not donated blood to help her …
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Emotional effects
Irish comedian Jarlath Regan reveals he will donate a kidney to save his brother's life
by David Maherby David MaherIrish comedian Jarlath Regan has revealed he will donate a kidney to save his brother's life. The funnyman said there was no discussion at all when the question was asked. …
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Emotional effects
Emotional father's 'easy decision' to donate kidney to save son's life
by Paul Healyby Paul HealyJoshua O'Halloran, 15, from Portumna, County Galway, had suffered from bilateral hydronephrosis all his life before doctors ordered an emergency transplant. The disease occurs when urine cannot be drained from …
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Lung Transplantation
Laois-Offaly transplant recipients urge people to donate their organs during Organ Donation Awareness Week #LeaveNoDoubt
by Conor Ganlyby Conor GanlyTransplant recipient Val Kennedy, from Laois-Offaly, is supporting organ donation at the national launch of Organ Donation Awareness Week 2023. Val, who now lives in Portarlington but was originally from …
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Organ Donation
Organ donor with Kerry link shares his story – 'My selfless decision to donate gave me a second chance'
Julie, who grew up in Killarney, underwent a simultaneous kidney and pancreas transplant at Vincent's Hospital last year after four years on dialysis, more than 20 years of diabetes and …
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Bone marrow transplantion
Clontarf mother asks public to donate blood after infant diagnosed with rare disease
by Amy Donohoeby Amy DonohoeA DUBLIN mother is appealing to the public to donate blood after her young daughters received a life-saving bone marrow transplant. Sarah Nolan from Clontarf has come forward. rare disease …