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At 25 I Collapsed On The Soccer Pitch - A Transplant Saved My Life
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PJ talks to Derek O'Sullivan whose life took a drastic turn when he collapsed on the soccer pitch at the age of just 25 and he found out he had a heart condition. A transplant saved the day not just for him but also for his wife and kids.
You can support organ donation by sharing your wishes with your loved ones (very important as they have final say) and keep reminders of the decision available by carrying the organ donor card, permitting Code 115 to be included on your driver’s license, and having the ‘digital organ donor card’ App on your smartphone. Organ Donor Cards can be requested by visiting the Irish Kidney Association website
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