EVERY DROP COUNTS

Suncroft GFC, in partnership with the Irish Blood Transfusion Service (IBTS) are delighted to promote Oisín’s Campaign – “Every Drop Counts, I Know.”

Named in honour of Oisín Kelly, a member of Naomh Eoin GAA in Carlow. Oisín was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma (bone cancer) in 2021 and, after a lengthy battle, sadly passed away in August 2023.

Throughout his illness, Oisín received many blood and platelet transfusions. Oisín and his family learned that many cancer patients require blood and platelet transfusions as a vital part of their treatment — as it was for Oisín. Oisín was passionate about raising awareness of the importance of blood donation, particularly among young people, and this campaign continues that legacy.

Suncroft, with support from Oisín's family and Meadow Court Stud want to highlight the life-saving importance of blood donation and to encourage all of our members and wider community to support the Irish Blood Transfusion Service and encourage donor registrations and blood donations.

DID YOU KNOW?
o 1 in 4 people need blood.

o 67% of donated blood is used to treat cancer patients & people with blood disorders.

o Only 3% of the eligible population donates blood.

o The average age of a blood donor in Ireland is 46.


Click This Link to learn more about Oisín's Campaign;          https://www.gaa.ie/article/oisin-kelly-s-lasting-legacy

Click This link to register to give blood;                                    https://www.giveblood.ie/become-a-donor/

Thank you to Oisín's parents, Brendan Kelly and Sinead Lalor and his Suncroft cousins, Fintan, Sophie, Lauren and Fergal Lalor and Susan Mooney for coming to our launch. Particular thanks to Sophie for bringing this worthy campaign to the club. Thanks to Roisin Hanley, Ruby O’Rourke Loakman, Lily Mae Daly, Aimee Ennis and Keeva Mooney for showing off the new jerseys with the Every Drop Counts emblem on the sleeve, and thanks to Kieran Lalor and Meadow Court Stud for their ongoing support and for presenting the new jerseys. 

DO YOUR BIT Click This link and register to give blood; https://www.giveblood.ie/become-a-donor/