“I spend a lot of time with Rex, and I find that when you have kidney failure, you get tired quickly,” he says. “It's normal for eight-year-olds to be riding …
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Emotional effects
Martin McGavan: Daity's father embraces MBE as organ donation campaign 'bigger than politics'
The father of the child who led to a change in organ donation rules in Northern Ireland says he would accept an MBE because he would do anything to save …
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Heart Transplantation
'Ultimate tribute to son' – Father of boy who died while waiting for heart transplant raises funds to help other families
by Laura Lynottby Laura LynottGavin Coyne's parents Maria and Thomas hold a picture of their son at their Clare Hall home, photographed by Steve Humphreys. The father of a Dublin boy who died while …
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Kidney Transplantation
Kidney transplant: Donaghadee father expects 'wonderful gift'
by News Sourceby News SourceMarch 21, 2022 Image caption, Phil wants to start playing football again with his son Phil Robinson wasn't able to play football with his son for about six months. The …
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Kidney Transplantation
Dutch father donates kidney to save daughter's life
by Keely Lovernby Keely LovernHudson Ireland undergoes nightly dialysis and is scheduled to receive a kidney transplant on Jan. 17, two days before his second birthday. HOLLAND, Mich. — A toddler in Holland has …
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Dialysis
Energy crisis: 'Electricity bills have already doubled' – Father undergoing home dialysis speaks out against threat of blackouts this winter
Mr Mackenzie, 52, from Monard, near Tipperary, requires four-hour haemodialysis treatments to stay alive after being treated for kidney cancer five years ago. “Our electricity bills have already more than …
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Heart Transplantation
Heart transplant recipient Louth father welcomes new organ donation bill as he waits for kidney transplant
John Brennan, from Louth, who received a heart transplant in 2018 and is on the waiting list for a kidney transplant, welcomes the new laws which mean anyone can become …
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Following a tragic bereavement, the Laois family are calling on the public to remember the gift of organ donation in their darkest moments. Sarah McEvoy, from Killeshin, bravely spoke out …
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Videos
Bid to restore Stormont to pass organ donation law ends in failure
by News Sourceby News SourceA bid to restore the Assembly at Stormont has failed, thwarting the chances of the devolved legislature passing a new organ …
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Heart Transplantation
‘Hard reality’ hits Irish father who falls at home after fishing trip, leading to heart transplant
by Trevor Quinnby Trevor QuinnA father-of-three has revealed how a heart transplant saved his life and his immense gratitude for his organ donors. Niall Whiteley said he was also extremely grateful to the doctors …