Today is World Organ Donation Day

Today is #WorldOrganDonationDay – the day to celebrate the incredible difference organ donation can make and to remember and thank those who have given the precious gift of life to others. Our section entitled “Your Stories”  will give an insight to the way in which organ donation makes such a huge difference to many lives throughout Northern Ireland. Its a truly inspirational read. You can visit it directly HERE

Today is World Organ Donation Day2022-08-15T09:36:38+01:00

RVHLSG Member, Eddie Lynch, organises raffle for the RVH Liver Support Group

Pictured above from left, Arthur Goan (vice chair RVH Liver Support Group), we fin, Eddie Lynch, da fin, Leo Fegan and Dee Dee Butler.

Eddie Lynch, along with his many friends, presenting a cheque to the value of £2200.00 to LSG committee member Arthur Goan after a recent fundraising event which he organised. We would like to thank Eddie and  his friends for the stellar work in bringing this all together. All donations to the Support Group are solely used for the benefit of all Northern Ireland patients with liver conditions through financial support, the provision of hospital equipment and funding research.

RVHLSG Member, Eddie Lynch, organises raffle for the RVH Liver Support Group2022-08-15T09:44:28+01:00

TEAM LIVER brings the medals home!!

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Sharon (LSG Committee Member) -Silver in Discus; Dylan- Gold in Basketball; Jim (LSG Chairman) – Silver in 10 Pin Bowling and Rachel – Silver in Archery, Gold in 10 Pin Bowling and Badminton and Bronze in Discus. A big congratulations to the Liver Team.

These transplanted patients from Northern Ireland attended the British Transplant Games as part of the Transplant Sport Northern Ireland team.

Teams from hospitals across the UK come together to compete in a medley of sports over the 4-day event.  It attracts around 1,000 transplant athletes and more than 1,700 supporters.

Click on the link below “short video” and immerse yourself, for a few short minutes, in the awe and wonder of some of our transplanted competitors as they take great pride in taking part in the games…..

PS, Remember to click on the speaker icon at the bottom right corner of the video in order to enable the sound!!

Short Video

For 2022 17 transplanted patients from Northern Ireland attended the British Transplant Games as part of the Transplant Sport Northern Ireland team.

They were supported by two Belfast Health and Social Care Trust staff who provided medical support to the team.

This years’ team ranges in age from 18 to 60+ consisting of 8 Kidney transplantees, 4 Liver recipients, 4 patients who have had their life transformed through bone marrow transplants, and 1 living donor who competed after donating her kidney to her sister, who also attended.  The team took part in a wide range of sports including swimming, basketball, archery, table tennis, indoor bowl, ten-pin bowling, badminton, golf, cycling and track and field.  For the first time ever, TSNI competed in the 5-a-side football competition.

TEAM LIVER brings the medals home!!2022-08-15T15:46:55+01:00

**Help Suzanne Lester, Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner in Liver Transplantation and Hepatology (RVH)**

We would encourage members and their carers to please support Suzanne Lester, the Liver Unit Physiotherapist in the RVH, with her vital research work on behalf of fellow liver patients and carers. Please contact her as soon as possible if you are willing to participate.

Thanks

Jim Kilpatrick

Chairman

**Help Suzanne Lester, Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner in Liver Transplantation and Hepatology (RVH)**2022-07-27T13:04:12+01:00

The unwavering support of Jacqueline Angelone

Following the recent passing of our member Jacqueline Angelone her family requested that donations in lieu of flowers would be welcomed in the name of the Liver Support Group.

We have acknowledged receipt of a particularly generous amount freely given by her family and friends. This will be used to further our support of existing and future liver patients, and to assist in providing vital equipment and resources for the Regional Liver Unit based in the Royal Victoria Hospital.

Our thanks go to her husband Marino, her sons Stefano and Marco, and everyone who donated.

One small crumb of comfort for the family from Jacqueline’s passing was that in the end she herself became an organ donor, forever changing the lives of two people she never knew.  They are rightly proud.

The unwavering support of Jacqueline Angelone2022-07-13T14:52:21+01:00

RVH LSG Member’s Lunch 2022

Almost 90 members, guests and friends came together for our first members’ lunch since 2019 at the Dunsilly Hotel, Antrim today. We are delighted that so many not only enjoyed the food but also the opportunity to meet fellow liver patients and old friends, and to make new friends as well. Here are just a few pictures to share with you; hope you enjoy them.

Your support is greatly appreciated.

RVH LSG Member’s Lunch 20222022-06-28T16:24:22+01:00

Family Fun Day held today in the Sixmile Leisure Centre Ballyclare.

RBHSC Children’s Gastro Nurses in association with the RVH Liver Support Group enjoyed a great day out today with many young liver patents and their families at the Sixmile Leisure Centre in Ballyclare. Among the many things to do was badminton, bouncy castle, arts& crafts, refreshments and of course kids treats!!

Family Fun Day held today in the Sixmile Leisure Centre Ballyclare.2022-05-24T11:58:56+01:00

In Pictures……Belfast City Marathon 2022

Here are a few pictures capturing the atmosphere at the Belfast City Marathon. Whilst a little wet, everyone had a fantastic time and really raised the profile of the RVH Liver Support Group; well done to everyone who helped organise, and to those who took part in the walk, relay and run!!

In Pictures……Belfast City Marathon 20222022-05-16T18:15:24+01:00

An online agricultural auction benefits the LSG.

Following a very successful online agricultural auction organised by their Mum Tara Williamson, Tommy and Mia presented our Group Founder Kay Duffy with a cheque for £12,000 in appreciation of the work the Group undertakes in support of liver patients across Northern Ireland.  Kay expressed our thanks for such a fantastic donation, stressing that only through the generosity of our members, their family and friends, could the Group continue to provide the support and services that it does.  All donations, no matter the amount, are important and very welcome.

An online agricultural auction benefits the LSG.2022-04-03T13:26:52+01:00

Liver Support Group donates a paracentesis trainer to the RVH Liver Unit

The provision of a paracentesis trainer to the RVH Liver Unit is the first of its type in Northern Ireland. The traditional method of training staff to drain fluid from a patient’s abdomen has been to learn the theory, observe a number of procedures and then undertake the procedure for the first time on a patient. The paracentesis simulation trainer now allows staff to learn the technique of fluid drainage in a safe training environment and to practice as much as is necessary to obtain the appropriate level of competency before performing the procedure on a patient. A syllabus for certification in training has been developed with the postgraduate deanery in NI (NIMDTA) with the first official course planned for Spring 2022. Our thanks go to the RVH Liver Support Group for funding the purchase.

Liver Support Group donates a paracentesis trainer to the RVH Liver Unit2022-03-22T18:12:09+00:00
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