Congratulations to Tony McDevittt, long-standing friend and volunteer with the Irish Haemochromatosis Association! Tony is proud to have made his 50th blood donation to the Irish Blood Transfusion Service and has donated much-needed blood donations over several years.
If you think you might be eligible as a haemochromatosis patient to donate blood to the Irish Blood Transfusion Service, check out the criteria for donating on www.giveblood.ie You can also call their lo call number 1800 731 137 to check if you are eligible. You can also complete the online questionnaire for haemochromatosis patients to see if you can donate. Link to the questionnaire for donation eligibility here – https://www.giveblood.ie/can-i-give-blood/haemochromatosis-blood-donor-criteria/
Not everyone is able to donate, but if you can, you will be giving a life-saving donation to someone else in need. Every drop counts!
Your membership of the IHA makes us stronger and gives us a collective voice to advocate on behalf of our members, patients and their families. At this time of year, we encourage all our members to renew your annual membership and continue to be part of our 1,000 strong community!
Wear your Christmas jumper to support the work of the Irish Haemochromatosis Association OR make a gift of a donation big or small this holiday season to ensure that patients in Ireland get the help and support they need.
Thank you to all the Donegal community who came out in great numbers to attend our recent Patient Information evening in the Clanree Hotel in Letterkenny, Co Donegal. Over 120 people, some who travelled long distances, joined us on the night to hear Dr. Paul Grant’s talk and presentation on haemochromatosis.
