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18 October 2011

European Day for Organ Donation & Transplantation



The need for organ transplants is increasing worldwide. The ongoing lack of available organs has resulted in an increase in the number of patients on the waiting list. In the European Union (EU) alone, 50,000 people are waiting for organ donations. Each day, on average, 12 people die while waiting for a transplant.
The idea behind this Day, initiated by the Council of Europe, is to help a different member state each year to encourage debate and provide information on organ donation and transplantation, legal and medical measures so that each person can decide on donation and make their wishes known to their family.

It is about helping member states to promote organ donation and transplantation, and mobilise hospitals and professionals on the identification of potential donors. It is also an opportunity to honour all organ donors and their families and to thank transplantation professionals throughout Europe whose hard work helps saving lives and improving the quality of life of many people.



--Conference & Exhibition
Date & Time: Saturday, 22 October 2011, 9h30-14h30.Location: Hôpitaux Universitaires de Genève, Rue Gabrielle-Perret-Gentil 4, 1205 Genève.Room : Auditoire Marcel Jenny

The programme covers a wide variety of topics from how to organise an efficient system of organ donation to the guiding principles on good practice of organ donation and transplantation.

The conference provides a platform for nurses, physicians, doctors, and all other organs procurement personnel from across Europe to exchange ideas and identify new strategies to promote organ donation through improved coordination of international activities and cooperation.
There will be exhibition stands offering information on organ donation.

To register and for more information on the programme, please visit: http://www.dondorganes.org/.



--“A Gift for Life” Gala Football Match
Date & Time: Saturday, 22 October 2011. The gates open at 12h00 and the Gala kicks off at 15h00Location: Stade de Genève, Route des Jeunes 16, 1227 Carouge, Genève.

Join us and watch some of soccer’s great legends go head-to-head with famous personalities in a thrilling game of football in support of organ donation. The match is being organised in collaboration with the Association "Footballeurs sans Frontières". There will be opportunities to meet the players and sign autographs and numerous organ donation information booths where the public can find answers to some common organ donation questions and concerns.

There will be plenty of family entertainment and sporting activities taking place at the “Centre Commercial de la Praille” throughout the day.

A Gala Dinner will take place in Hôtel Président Wilson (Quai Wilson 47, 1211 Genève) at 19h30.
Gala dinner Programme (French)

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