Background

In recognition of the fact that the operation and practice of the life giving cause of organ donation transcends national boundaries, a stone to represent organ donors from each continent was included when creating the Circle of Life Garden.

The stones chosen were sourced from iconic heritage sites in their respective continents, and were each presented as a gift to the Irish commemorative garden.  Included are stones from:  Madurai in India, Cape Town in South Africa, Melbourne in Australia, Ellis Island in New York, representing the Americas and Leuven in Belgium.

To reciprocate this gesture of international solidarity and help promote a broader vision of possibility for the cause of donation, this global commemorative event was initiated.