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Dear Friends and Colleagues, It is with profound sadness that we share the heartbreaking news of the untimely passing of our beautiful daughter, Saoirse O’Driscoll, on April 16th. Saoirse, at just 13 years old, brought immense joy to our lives and to those who knew her. The loss of Saoirse has left an irreplaceable void in our hearts. As we observe Organ Donation Week, we implore each of you to contemplate the life-saving impact of becoming an organ donor. Saoirse, in her final days, was accepted as a recipient into the organ donor program, but tragically, the availability of a heart came too late for her. Saoirse epitomised kindness, compassion, and happiness. Her infectious smile had the power to illuminate even the darkest of days, and her love knew no bounds. Though she may no longer be with us, her spirit lives on through creating awareness of the possibility of saving others through organ donation. Organ donation is an act of immense generosity, capable of turning tragedy into hope. It is a testament to the inherent goodness within humanity and a beacon of light amidst our darkest moments. As we honour Saoirse's memory during this important week, we urge you to take a moment to register as an organ donor and to share your decision with your loved ones. Together, let us continue Saoirse's legacy by spreading awareness and inspiring others to make a difference to the lives of those in need. My reach is limited but with the help and support of all my friends and colleagues on this platform our collective reach can change lives and make an impact. Please share this post with your contacts and let us give hope to those who need it. With heartfelt gratitude and love, John O’Driscoll, on behalf of our beautiful daughter. OUR SUPERHERO, FOREVER 13 Saoirse.
Your strength to share your personal tragedy is an inspiration for all of us... those of us who have children don't need to tell you... we cried as we read it... and it reminded EVERYONE for the fragility of life and the real reason we are here on earth. Thank you for sharing and impacting all of us. I will think about you and your grace and strength to share will positively impact a hard world in ways you can't imagine. Thank you.
As a father of 3, 2 currently teenage girls, my heart goes out and I cry as I write this. I can't imagine. I am a chicken, but I am an organ donor. God bless your family
So very sad. May she rest softly. Organ donation is very important as is Plasma donations.
My sister died age 20 needing a liver. This was back in 1997 when organ donation was not as popular. Death is so painful but registering for Organ donation means it can also be beautiful as a part of your loved one would still be alive.
Heartfelt condolences, Saoirse will live on from your very thoughtful actions at an extremely difficult time. Having family members who have benefited from organ donation and on unexpected passing donated organs the gratefulness of recipients is immense, my niece is living a wonderful life on receipt of her kidney. My cousin is comforted to know her daughter lives on and helped families who may otherwise be in same situation on the passing on of a loved one. I implore everyone to opt-in, the conversations should be had with all relatives expressing your want to be a donor. Wishing your family strength to get through the difficult coming hours, days, weeks and months.
I am an organ donor and have been for years. Our deepest sympathy and condolences to you and your family. I hope your message changes alot of peoples mind and take on the donor flag and be proud to be one. Decades ago, on the back of nurses cars, you would see a bumper sticker saying. When you go to heaven, leave your organs behind, heaven knows we need them. or something to that effect. might be time wind back the hands of time and bring those bumper stickers back to life??
It is a heart felt individual believe that can inspire others to pay it forward in today's modern scientific environment of providing the hope and shared believe that we can help others beyond our own physical existence. Once we are finished with this vehicle of our own so called "body", that if we can pay it forward to help somebody else enjoy a prolonged fruitful life existence, to maybe teach, and also learn from, then isn't that a token of selflessness. I personally feel that once I am in no longer need of this "vehicle" , then someone else , can benefit from my physical components/body parts to have an extended life, in whatever format that provides, then please take what is needed for someone else, that is what being a donor represents. . . . . . . . . .
Not sure why I feel so compelled to comment as a stranger to you. As a father who deeply loves his young daughter (one of millions on this platform, no doubt), this is extremely difficult to read…to the point of being horror-inducing. My heart breaks for you. This stranger’s tears were just shed for you. Things like this will just never make sense. I hope your personal community of friends is circling you with love, empathy, and support to make sure you know that you’re not going to go through this level of grief alone. It looks like a worldwide community of people you don’t even know certainly wants to be present for you in whatever small way, and what a beautiful and rare example that is of how amazing people can be to one another despite all the things in our world that divide us and turn us against one another so often. Amidst the expressions of pain and empathy in this post and its comments is a good reminder that in the workplace, we are still dealing with people who, when they get home and their corporate masks are removed, are emotional beings with a profound capacity to feel love and deep sorrow. My family will immediately go verify that our organ donation status is visible, in honor of your daughter and family.
She is stunningly beautiful, what a gem. And what a loss, I'm so sorry. I admire your incredible gift, to share the generosity and life-saving act of organ donation. I wanted to remind people that to give some organs, we need not pass away. I donated a kidney, and it was such a gift - to me, as well as to Gretchen. Not only could she then live longer and happier and in better health, but her family got to keep their wife, mother, grandma, and friend for years longer. And I got to share the joy of her life. I knew God wanted me to do that, and I have no regrets whatsoever. I encourage others to consider it.
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