Mark Flanagan Apps

The Irish Kidney Association introduce theirnew Organ Donor ECard ...There is a shortage of organ donors, worldwide.Currently in Ireland 650 people are awaiting transplantation.This will only happen if suitable organ donors are found for them.Transplantation is entirely reliant on the public’s willingness todonate organs.Your next-of-kin are more likely to carry out your wish todonate your organs after your death, if they have had aconversation with you, or they can see evidence of your wishsomewhere.The traditional organ donor card is one such tool that conveysthis message to them.This organ donor E-Card is another, maybe more convenientmethod, for you to convey the message to your family and theemergency services. As part of the App we will send a free sms textmessage to your next-of-kin to start the conversation rolling.When a National Organ Donor Registry (a central database) isestablished we will ask you to submit the details in your App soyou can be included on the Registry.Please keep this App symbol on the front page of your phone. Theemergency services will be trained to look for it to identifyyou.Thank you for taking the time to make a difference.The Irish Kidney Association