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30/08/2018
People In North West Urged To Register As Organ Donors
People from the North West are being encouraged to register as Organ Donors and to inform their loved ones of their wishes.
Making the call ahead of Organ Donation Week, SDLP Health Spokesperson Mark H Durkan, said: "The matter of Organ Donation is an extremely important one and one we can all get involved in. Be an inspiration, sign up and encourage others to do the same.
"Of course we must acknowledge the altruism and foresight of those already on the Organ Donation register and the efforts made by multiple agencies to educate the public on the importance of organ donation. The SDLP believe that an opt-out organ donation scheme is the most effective way of remedying this issue.
"The reality is that the number of donors does not meet current need and unfortunately there are still people here dying on transplant waiting lists.
"This decision is an entirely personal one but it is important to have the conversation with family and friends and make your wishes known.
"I would encourage everyone to educate themselves on the issue and join the register ahead of Organ Donation week. Anyone over the age of 14 can sign the Organ Donor Register- in a few minutes you can make an inspirational decision which has the possibility to save and transform multiple lives.
"We have the power to change that. Speak up and save a life."
(MH/CM)
Making the call ahead of Organ Donation Week, SDLP Health Spokesperson Mark H Durkan, said: "The matter of Organ Donation is an extremely important one and one we can all get involved in. Be an inspiration, sign up and encourage others to do the same.
"Of course we must acknowledge the altruism and foresight of those already on the Organ Donation register and the efforts made by multiple agencies to educate the public on the importance of organ donation. The SDLP believe that an opt-out organ donation scheme is the most effective way of remedying this issue.
"The reality is that the number of donors does not meet current need and unfortunately there are still people here dying on transplant waiting lists.
"This decision is an entirely personal one but it is important to have the conversation with family and friends and make your wishes known.
"I would encourage everyone to educate themselves on the issue and join the register ahead of Organ Donation week. Anyone over the age of 14 can sign the Organ Donor Register- in a few minutes you can make an inspirational decision which has the possibility to save and transform multiple lives.
"We have the power to change that. Speak up and save a life."
(MH/CM)
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