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Organ Donor Awareness Week 2010
Organ Donor Awareness Week which is organised annually by the Irish Kidney Association and supported by the Irish Donor Network took place this year from March 27th - April 3rd.
UK Report on Organ Donation
An independent report from the UK Organ Donation Task force on the potential impact of an opt out system for organ donation in the UK was published in November 2008.
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.
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