In our new episode of Gold Ribbon Conversations we talk about the need for platelet donors and how transformative a donation can be for a person fighting cancer with Ger O'Neill a platelet donor for over 20 years and Jo Lawlor National Apheresis Recruitment Manager for the Irish Blood Transfusion Service.
Ger's son was diagnosed with cancer when he was 3 years old, which motivated Ger to become platelet donor.
While Jo explains why Ireland needs more platelet donors, the process, the criteria of eligability and extends an invitation to anyone eligible to get in touch to learn more.
This episode is dedicated to the memory of Daire Plunkett.
Donate for Dáire is an incredible initiative to encourage eligible people in Ireland to become platelet donors with the Irish Blood Transfusion Service.
To contact the Platelet Donation Team:
Visit: https://www.giveblood.ie/platelets/
Dublin Centre:
National Blood Centre, James's Street, Dublin 8.
Call - 01 432 2833
Cork Centre:
St. Finbarr's Hospital, Cork.
Call - 021 480 7429
To get started, you can complete the Platelet Eligibility Quiz to confirm you meet the preliminary health requirements before contacting the team.
Please text GOLD to 50300 and donate €4 or visit childhoodcancer.ie for more.
Childhood Cancer Ireland is a charity founded by and led by parents of children with cancer who know that one of the greatest sources of strength for this fight, is conversation. As a non-government funded organisation, Childhood Cancer Ireland values every single donation.
Text costs €4. Childhood Cancer Ireland will receive a minimum of €3.25. Service Provider: Fundraising Solutions. Helpline: 01 202 2810.