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Irish Athletes Success at Transplant Games
Irish Athletes returning from the World Transplant Games in Australia received a huge welcome at Dublin Airport following their great success at the games, winning a total of 22 medals.
Public Consultation on Organ Donation
As part of the preparation of the Human Tissue Bill, the Dept. of Health & Children undertook a separate consultation process on the issue of the type of consent to be provided for organ donation.
Astellas Transplant Fun Run
Astellas Pharmaceutical once again sponsored the annual Run for a Life event in Park West, Dublin 12 on Saturday October 13th, which coincided with the European Day for Organ Donation and Transplantation. Managed by the Irish Kidney Association, the purpose of the event is twofold: to raise organ donor awareness and raise funds for the on-going work of the IKA.
Transplant Games
The 33 members of Transplant Team Ireland enjoyed fantastic success at the 18th World Transplant Games held in Sweden recently, securing a new world record in one event and picking up a massive haul of 36 medals, comprising 12 Gold, 12 Silver and 12 Bronze
2011 Transplant Sports Programme
2010 was a momentous year for transplant & dialysis sport in Ireland. A year which saw Ireland successfully host the 6th European Transplant & Dialysis Games in August, thanks, in no small part, to the commitment and spirit of the Irish team.
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