Gratitude expressed to families who allowed donations after losing loved ones
The number of liver transplants completed this year was much the same at 51 while the figure for pancreas transplants was up from three to eight.
“At the end of each year, those of us who work in organ donation and transplantation wish to acknowledge our donors, both living and deceased,” she said. “They are the very essence or our transplant programmes. It is sometimes hard to convey how much we appreciate their gift. “Each and every time we are humbled by the courage shown by our donor families. This time of year we all remember those we have lost. We hope that our donor families may find comfort and some consolation in knowing that their gift has saved and changed the lives of others.
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