Join up with organ register - WalesOnlineJoin up with organ register
Aug 28 2008 by Jonathan Evans, Pontypridd Observer
A MAN who suffered kidney failure is urging everyone in Wales to join an organ donation campaign.
Alun Reynolds, 24, of Lan Close, Graigwen, nearly died last year after becoming seriously ill with the disease in the space of 24-hours.
He has now fully recovered and is determined to ensure donors are available for others who are left fighting for their lives.
Alun met Plaid Cymru AM Chris Franks to discuss the Donate Wales campaign and said: “Only 23% of the Welsh population have signed up to the campaign.
“Families don’t understand that you are more likely to need an organ than to give an organ. It is important to discuss with your family if you want to donate because you may find someone in your family may need an organ.
“I am passionate about creating awareness of the issues involved. It is fantastic that nearly 600 people signed up to go on the data base during the Eisteddfod."
Wednesday 27 August 2008
Saturday 23 August 2008
Voices raised for Last Choir clash - WalesOnline
Voices raised for Last Choir clash - WalesOnline
Choir Backing Donate Wales Campaign
Despite a hectic rehearsal schedule, the choir met Cardiff kidney recipient Leni Hatcher, who works for Kidney Wales Foundation in the city and backed the charity’s Tell a Loved One campaign, urging people to join the organ donor register.
The charity is urging all its supporters through its Facebook site to vote for the choir tonight.
Leni, 23, from Roath, Cardiff, said: “I’m such a big fan of the choir so it was really exciting to meet them all in person.
“They were amazing and really good looking.
Choir Backing Donate Wales Campaign
Despite a hectic rehearsal schedule, the choir met Cardiff kidney recipient Leni Hatcher, who works for Kidney Wales Foundation in the city and backed the charity’s Tell a Loved One campaign, urging people to join the organ donor register.
The charity is urging all its supporters through its Facebook site to vote for the choir tonight.
Leni, 23, from Roath, Cardiff, said: “I’m such a big fan of the choir so it was really exciting to meet them all in person.
“They were amazing and really good looking.
Tuesday 19 August 2008
Children from Wales Kidney Unit at Chitty Bang Bang with Aled and Stars in Cardiff
Children from the Wales Kidney Unit pictured with Aled Jones and the Stars at of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at the Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay.
Saturday 16 August 2008
Transplant queue rises above 500 - WalesOnline
Transplant queue rises above 500 - WalesOnline
Transplant queue rises above 500
Aug 16 2008 by Madeleine Brindley, Western Mail
THE number of people waiting for an organ transplant in Wales has exceeded 500 for the first time ever.
Official figures from UK Transplant reveal that there are 501 people living in Wales who need a transplant – the majority are waiting for a new kidney.
Transplant queue rises above 500
Aug 16 2008 by Madeleine Brindley, Western Mail
THE number of people waiting for an organ transplant in Wales has exceeded 500 for the first time ever.
Official figures from UK Transplant reveal that there are 501 people living in Wales who need a transplant – the majority are waiting for a new kidney.
BBC NEWS | Wales | Transplant list passes 500 mark
BBC NEWS | Wales | Transplant list passes 500 mark
Donate Wales said in the last 20 weeks alone 13 people have died whilst on the waiting list.
Roy J. Thomas, the charity's chairman, said the figures of 501 on the waiting list underlined why it was "so important more of us who want to help should join the Organ Donor Register".
The charity launched its Tell a Loved One Campaign in May. Since then almost 14,000 have joined the register, but Mr Thomas said more are still needed with only 27% of the Welsh population signed up.
He said: "We would like to say thank you to those that have joined the Organ Donor Register in Wales and told their loved ones about their wishes, but the challenge does not stop there.
"We urge those that want to help to act on their good intentions and sign-up now. It only takes a few minutes to do so and you could save a life one day."
Donate Wales said in the last 20 weeks alone 13 people have died whilst on the waiting list.
Roy J. Thomas, the charity's chairman, said the figures of 501 on the waiting list underlined why it was "so important more of us who want to help should join the Organ Donor Register".
The charity launched its Tell a Loved One Campaign in May. Since then almost 14,000 have joined the register, but Mr Thomas said more are still needed with only 27% of the Welsh population signed up.
He said: "We would like to say thank you to those that have joined the Organ Donor Register in Wales and told their loved ones about their wishes, but the challenge does not stop there.
"We urge those that want to help to act on their good intentions and sign-up now. It only takes a few minutes to do so and you could save a life one day."
Monday 11 August 2008
Katherine to start capital’s 10k run - WalesOnline
Katherine to start capital’s 10k run - WalesOnline
Aug 11 2008 by Matt Aplin, South Wales Echo
CLASSICAL singer Katherine Jenkins will start this year’s Cardiff 10k run from Sophia Gardens.
It will be the Welsh star’s first official engagement for the Kidney Wales Foundation as its newest patron.
The September 7 event was first launched in 1985 and has generated thousands of pounds for good causes.
Katherine said: “I’m very proud to be a patron of the Kidney Wales Foundation. To support a cause so close to my heart is very special to me.
“I first became involved with the charity in 2005 when I met brave Zowiann Flood at the Children’s Kidney Centre in Cardiff. She was only 10 at the time and desperately needed a kidney transplant.
“Her bravery was such an inspiration to see and we have been friends ever since.”
Monday 4 August 2008
More sign up to donate their organs on the NHS register - WalesOnline
More sign up to donate their organs on the NHS register - WalesOnline
Aug 4 2008 by Madeleine Brindley, Western Mail
MORE than 11,000 people have joined the NHS Organ Donor Register in the wake of the first all-Wales organ donation campaign.
In the two months since the Donate Wales – Tell a Loved One campaign was launched in mid May, the number of people in Wales who have registered now stands at 791,543.
But the number of people waiting for an organ transplant in Wales have also increased – the figure now stands at 490, a 61% increase since 2001. The majority of people on the list are waiting for a new kidney.
And in the last five years 150 people from Wales have died while waiting for an organ transplant.
The Donate Wales campaign, which is led by the Kidney Wales Foundation, is the first of its kind in Wales and is designed to raise awareness about organ donation and encourage people to talk about their wishes with their families.
Aug 4 2008 by Madeleine Brindley, Western Mail
MORE than 11,000 people have joined the NHS Organ Donor Register in the wake of the first all-Wales organ donation campaign.
In the two months since the Donate Wales – Tell a Loved One campaign was launched in mid May, the number of people in Wales who have registered now stands at 791,543.
But the number of people waiting for an organ transplant in Wales have also increased – the figure now stands at 490, a 61% increase since 2001. The majority of people on the list are waiting for a new kidney.
And in the last five years 150 people from Wales have died while waiting for an organ transplant.
The Donate Wales campaign, which is led by the Kidney Wales Foundation, is the first of its kind in Wales and is designed to raise awareness about organ donation and encourage people to talk about their wishes with their families.
Sunday 3 August 2008
Messages of Hope-Eisteddfod a Great Success for Campaign as more sign up on Maes
Children and adults wrote messages of hope on the Message Wall at the Eisteddfod.
Nearly a 100 people made the decision in one afternoon to sign up to the Organ Donor Register. They joined Edwina Hart the Health Minister and her husband. Assembly Member Dr Dai Lloyd visited the stand with his Family and wrote on the Wall.
Saturday 2 August 2008
Edwina at the Cardiff Eisteddfod helping sign ups
Edwina Hart the Minister for Health today attended the Donate Wales stand at the National Eisteddfod. She chatted to staff and wanted to understand the events going on during the week. Sign ups had been good during Edwina's visit and she was joined by partners in the Campaign RNIB and the British Heart Foundation. Edwina Hart thanked volunteers and all charities involved for the Government voluntary sector partnership.
Leni Hatcher who is at the Eisteddfod all week for the Kidney Wales Foundation and herself a recipient of a kidney said " It is not often you get a Minister taking such a keen interest. We were all impressed with her.".
Chair of Kidney Wales Roy J Thomas said "Leni and the Team have put a great deal of effort into the stand which is far from boring. children have flocked all day to write messages. It looks like a great Eisteddfod for Donate Wales and the Campaign".
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