News from Stormont

Today, September 20th is the first day of Organ Donation Week in N Ireland. Organ Donation Week is one of the most important events in our yearly calendar because it provides us, and many others, with a window of opportunity to remind everyone of the urgent need for organ donations. It is only with the support of organ donors and their families that we can set out to help others. Help us to encourage family discussion on the importance of organ donations, we urge you to “have that wee chat” ❤
Lambeg Golf Club President Gary McDonald and Captain Bobby Meehan present RVH Liver Support Group member Arthur Goan with a cheque for £1,850 at the Club’s recent President’s Day. The magnificent amount was raised through a very well supported charity tournament, and our thanks go to all the members of the Club for their generosity. The donation will assist us in our ongoing support of people across Northern Ireland affected by liver disease.
Its August 13th and what a day!! A day to celebrate the incredible difference organ donation can make. And a special thank you from all of us here to all of the families whose loved ones made the living of others possible.
In addition to the revised web site we have also added an Instagram and YouTube channel to our social media platforms. Please have a look and, on Instagram, click on the “FOLLOW” button to keep you abreats of news from the Group.
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We would like to thank Roberta Armstrong for the skydive she undertook recently in support of the Group. So far, Roberta has raised over £3000. Well done to you!!
After 44 years of working for the Western Health & Social Care Trust’s community dental team, Jennifer O’Brien presented her retirement gift from her colleagues to the RVH Liver Support Group. Our thanks go to Jennifer for her generosity. Pictured are (L-R) Kay Duffy, Founder of the RVH Liver Support Group; Jennifer O’Brien and Grainne Quinn, Manager & Clinical Director.
A very generous donation of £2,100 was received from the Trustees of the former employees of the old Wrightbus Company in Ballymena to help further support liver patients accross Northern Ireland.
(L-R) Michael Cathcart, Robbie Herron, Uel Bamber (liver transplant recipient), Geoff Wylie and LSG Chairman Jim Kilpatrick.