PICTURES: Irish Blood Transfusion Service celebrates exceptional Limerick donors

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THE Irish Blood Transfusion Service (IBTS) held its Donor Award Ceremony at the Greenhills Hotel on Ennis Road, Limerick, honouring remarkable individuals from Limerick, Clare, Tipperary, and Kerry.

These dedicated blood donors received awards for their significant contributions, reaching the milestone of 50 and 100 blood donations.

Grace O’Sullivan, area manager for the IBTS, opened the evening, expressing her gratitude: "We warmly welcome everyone gathered here tonight to celebrate the selfless acts of our donors, whose contributions empower us to save countless lives every day."

Cllr Gerald Mitchell, Mayor of Limerick City and County, congratulated the awardees. "It is an honour to be here to recognize the incredible generosity of our community's donors. Your dedication not only sustains lives but uplifts the spirit of our entire community," he remarked.

During the event, donors who had reached their 50th donation were awarded the gold blood drop, while those achieving their 100th donation received the prestigious pelican award.

The evening also included a poignant moment as a guest speaker shared how blood donations had critically supported her family’s health, deeply moving the audience with her heartfelt story.

The event highlighted the on-going necessity for donations, emphasizing that blood is perishable and constant replenishment is essential to maintain a stable national supply.

Prospective donors and those interested in contributing again are encouraged to visit www.giveblood.ie or call 1800 222 111 for more information on clinic locations, dates, and how to make appointments.