21/03/2012 -

Mayor Launches Kidney Donor Week

Mayor Councillor Rosaleen O'Grady has urged the people of Sligo to show their support for Kidney Donor Week, which takes place from 31^st March to 7^th April. The Mayor was speaking at the launch in City Hall on Tuesday 20^th March. ‘There are over 650 people in Ireland waiting for life saving organ transplants, and this campaign will greatly increase public awareness concerning the importance of carrying an organ donor card.  In the region of 2,600 people are enjoying an extended life as a result of organ donation, and it’s essential that we encourage as many people as possible to carry a card.’

- Michael Mc Hugh, Chairman Sligo Branch of the Irish Kidney Association, Mayor Rosaleen O'Grady and Geraldine Jenkins Branch Secretary of Sligo Branch of Irish Kidney Association

- Members of Sligo Branch of the Irish Association with Mayor Rosaleen O’Grady

- Displaying the donar cards for the Irish Kidney Association were Mayor Rosaleen O’Grady and Michael McHugh, Chairman of the Sligo Branch of the Irish Kidney Association