Calls for more open conversation as wait time puts lives on hold.
A local mother is calling on the public to have conversations about organ donation as her daughter faces a lengthy wait for a second kidney transplant.
Speaking on Kildare Today , Tina O’Kelly from Naas shared the story of her daughter, who received a kidney transplant 14 years ago.
However, her daughter’s kidneys are now failing again, and she is facing an average wait time of 2 to 3 years for a new organ.
Tina stressed the importance of organ donation and urged people to consider becoming donors.
The interview coincides with Organ Donor Awareness Week, a national campaign to highlight the life-changing impact of organ donation.
Colin White, National Advocacy and Project Manager with the Irish Kidney Association, described organ donation as a bright light in a dark time.
Here is what Tina had to say:
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