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| Wednesday, 03 September 2008 | |
 SEVEN athletes from Dublin will be bidding for glory this week when they represent Ireland at the European Transplant and Dialysis Games in Wurzburg, Germany.Captain Michael Dwyer (Dun Laoghaire), Sandra Doyle (Drumcondra), Deirdre Faul (Dalkey), Peter Heffernan (Skerries), Paul Prendergast (Santry), Harry Ward (Baldoyle) and Chikoyo White (Balbriggan) are among the 24-strong Irish team that will be looking to pick up a few medals while spreading the gospel about organ donation. Ireland team manager and Balbriggan native, Colin White, said: "It's not about the medals, but about the chance to celebrate the gift of life. That's what makes these Games so special.” The European Transplant and Dialysis Games aim to highlight the importance of organ donation and promote the idea of healthy living through sport. The athletes will take part in a wide variety of disciplines, including track and field, badminton, darts, bowling, swimming, and cycling. The team doctor is Foxrock-based Dr Emer Kilbride, who will be travelling to her fifth international games with the Irish team. Log onto www.transplantteamireland .com to follow the team's progress. For Organ Donor Cards freetext the word DONOR to 50050 or visit the Irish Kidney Association website www.ika.ie |
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