Donor Cards

By Rachael and Grace Make the greatest possible act of generosity by giving a gift of life.

Why carry a donor card?

Organ failure is a devastating event in the lives of people. It occurs without regard for either age or circumstances. Parents, children, the old or the young, may be asked to face this challenge. For many, organ donation can be the means to regain normal life. There are around 590 people in Ireland waiting for an organ transplant.

One deceased organ donor can save up to 8 lives.

What is organ donation?

Organ donation takes healthy tissues and organs from one person so they can be transplanted into another person, replacing their organs that are not healthy. The organs that are suitable to donate are the heart, kidneys, lungs, liver and pancreas.

Why is this important to our class?

Grace is in 2R and is currently waiting for a heart transplant. We want her to get better and get her new heart.

A message from Grace

I’m Grace, I’m waiting for a heart transplant. I have a heart problem & I have been getting sicker and weaker lately. I hope to be gifted the perfect heart from an angel donor.

Where can you get a donor card?

 Email: donor@ika.ie  Freetext DONOR to 50050  Lo call 1890 543639  By post to: Freepost, Donor House, Irish Kidney Association, Park West, Dublin 12  You can collect a donor card at your local pharmacy  You can also sign the back of your driving licence to indicate your wishes.

Please consider becoming an organ donor and create awareness about this with your families.

We wish Grace the best of luck and we hope her perfect heart comes very soon. You are so brave. Love all of 2R