Families run for a life to support organ donation

HUNDREDS of people turned out for the Irish Kidney Association’s

‘Run for a Life’ family fun run at Corkagh Park in Clondalkin on Saturday, May 23.

The event is held to support organ donation and to raise funds for the association.

Several participants took part in the annual event to honour their organ donors and to celebrate the success and longevity of their transplants, some of which took place over three decades ago.

Young and old transplant recipients were joined by their families and friends on the day to celebrate the

‘gift of life’ and to raise awareness about the vital importance of organ donation and transplantation.

Frank Greally, Editor of Irish Runner Magazine and Professor Jim Egan, Director of Organ Donation and Transplant Ireland (ODTI), were among those supporting the event, which is sponsored by Astellas Pharma Co Ltd.

Run for a Life Race Organiser, Colin White, said:

“Our annual Run for a Life, which is now in its seventh year, is a great day out for all of the family.

“The Irish Kidney Association sees this event as a positive way to promote organ donor awareness.

“We are looking to encourage the public to think about it, talk about it and make a commitment to organ donation.

“The support of families who have been touched by organ failure in helping us to promote the event is very much appreciated. All of this is underpinned by the continued support of event sponsor, Astellas Pharma.

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The event was open to the public who had the option of walking, jogging or running competitively in either a chip timed 2.5km, 5km or 10km distance.

For more information visit the website www.runforalife.ie