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Football fans promote the
gift of life
ACROSS the UK there are around 10,000 people
who need a transplant. 3 people a day die due to lack of donors. Southport
and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust has teamed up with the Sandgrounders to raise
awareness of the issue.
Hundreds of information packs will be given to supporters at the National League
match, between Southport and Lincoln City, on 16 April 2016.
Andrew Kent, clinical lead for organ donation at the Trust, said:- "People
often talk about what music they'd like played at their funeral yet rarely talk
about organ donation. It's crucial we start to talk about this subject because
it can help save lives.
We want people to sign up to become donors and we also want existing donors to
make sure their families know of their wishes if they die. Transplants can save
or greatly enhance the lives of other people. But this relies on donors and
their families agreeing to donate their organ or tissue."
A spokesperson for Southport FC said:- "Southport Football Club are
delighted to be part of the initiative to raise awareness of organ and tissue
donation. This is something which can impact on any one of us at any time.
We will launch our awareness campaign at our next home Vanarama National League
fixture versus Lincoln Town at the Merseyrail Community Stadium, on Saturday, 16
April 2016.
To play a part in saving lives in the future by publicising how we can carry
donor cards and engaging with our families and friends is an honour for the
club. We can all contribute to potentially helping others."
To join the NHS Organ Donor Register, you can do so via going online at:-
OrganDonation.NHS.UK/SignForLife or by calling:- 0300 123 23 23.
Let your friends and family know when you have signed the Organ Donor Register
and join the conversation online by using the campaign hash tag #signforlife.
This summer sees the British Transplant Games take place in Liverpool. The Games
aim to demonstrate the benefits of transplantation, encouraging transplant
patients to regain fitness, whilst increasing public awareness of the need for
more people to join the Organ Donation Register.
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