Bernie Glynn, from Ballylee, Co Galway, received a kidney from a deceased donor 45 years ago. She has put her name to the Irish Kidney Association’s drive to increase posthumous organ donation.
Bernie’s donor kidney came from an 18-year-old girl from Britain in 1979: “I was 31 when I got called for the transplant. It was the turning point in my life and I haven’t looked back since,” she says.
After a successful Organ Donor Awareness Week last month, The Irish Kidney Association is calling on everyone not to leave their loved ones in doubt all year round: let them know if you are willing to be an organ donor.
Individuals who wish to support organ donation by sharing their wishes with their loved ones are encouraged to keep reminders of their decision available by carrying the organ donor card, or downloading the ‘digital organ donor card’ app on their smartphone.
Drivers may permit Code 115 to be included on their driving licence.
Organ Donor Cards can be requested by visiting the Irish Kidney Association (IKA ) website www.ika.ie or phone 01 6205306.
