Just a year ago, Martin Malinowski could barely walk without feeling sick and short of breath. Now, the 30-year-old has made history as the first person in Ireland to receive …
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Heart Transplantation
Minnesota girl survives heart transplant and gives back to others
by Karla Hultby Karla HultMINNEAPOLIS – A Twin Cities girl is returning to her hometown to raise money and give hope to others on an uplifting journey. MINNEAPOLIS – A Twin Cities girl is …
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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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Heart Transplantation
Appeal to raise €10,000 for Louth heart transplant survivors
by Alison Comynby Alison ComynDiagnosed with cancer when she was just 12 years old, she was cured of the cancer after two years of chemotherapy and radiation therapy, but the stage was set for …
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Heart Transplantation
Daithy Mac Gavan: Alan Shearer wishes Belfast boy good luck with heart transplant surgery
Daiti Mac Gavan in front of the Alan Shearer statue outside Newcastle United FC's football ground. Credit: Donate4Dáithí. Date: 2024/04/15 Football legend Alan Shearer joined the Donate4Dáithí campaign to wish …
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Daithi Mak Govern appeals for organ donation, marking 1,900 days on heart transplant waiting list
Daiti Mak Govan appealed for organ donation and has been on the heart transplant waiting list for 1,900 days. The 6-year-old was born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, which means …
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Heart Transplantation
Irish boy in need of heart transplant: ‘I just want to go home’
by Elaine Keoghby Elaine Keoghmother of teenager waiting for heart transplant supported a campaign to create organ donation “opt out”. Catriona Yasar’s son Shahin is in the hospital’s intensive care unit. Mater Hospital Speaking …
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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 …
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Groundbreaking surgery for cystic fibrosis patients Photo of Paul Minchin and his sister Sinead An 18-year-old man has become the first cystic fibrosis patient to receive a double lung and …
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Heart Transplantation
Father of 6-year-old boy waiting for heart transplant says it’s his ‘last hope’ for Westminster organ donation law to be passed
Stormont’s failure to elect a chair leaves Daithi Mac Gavan’s parents with no other choice. Martin Mac Gavan said he was disappointed but not surprised after Stormont City Council failed …