AGM - Change of Start Time
Please note that our AGM, to be held on Saturday March 10 in the Pillar Room of the Mater Hospital, will now start at the earlier time of 10.30 am. A meeting for members intending to travel to this summer's transplant games will take place immediately aftrwards.
Thank you.
Infection Control Mesaures - Group Meetings
The IHLTA have been advised that individuals cannot attend the support group meetings in the below circumstances:
-If they have not had their flu vaccination (this needs to be at least 2 weeks prior)
-If they have CRE or VRE which is symptomatic at the time of the group (bacterial infections)
-If they are less than three months post transplant (while we appreciate that said individuals may have a particular desire to attend, standard protocol for this period is to avoid contact with large groups, where possible)
-If they have been advised to continue to wear a mask/avoid public places by the team
-If they have Burkholderia Cepacia or Burkolderia Multivorans (i.e. if they require isolation/ attend clinic on a different day to other patients)
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause, but ultimately, it is for the best interests of all present.
We look forward to seeing you all on February 26.
Thank you.
IHLTA AGM
The AGM will take place on Saturday March 10 2018 in the Pillar Room of the Mater Hospital at 10:30.
Immediately afterwards, there will be a meeting of members intending to participate in/travel to this summer's transplant games in Italy.
All welcome.
European Heart & Lung Transplant Games, Lignano, June 2018
The online entry is now open for the 2018 Games.
Italy is proud to invite you to the 17th European Games for Transplanted Heart and Lungs that will be held in Lignano Sabbiadoro (UD), from 11 to 16 June 2018.
The games are open to all recipients of heart or lung transplants.
The Championships are a sporting event that includes various different disciplines and are open to transplanted athletes of any age.
Venue
Most sporting events will be held inside of the Villaggio BellaItalia (formerly GeTur) of Lignano Sabbiadoro or a short distance from the same.
Lignano Sabbiadoro is an Italian municipality of 7,000 inhabitants, of the Friuli Venezia Giulia region, bathed by the Adriatic Sea.
It is one of the most famous and tourist seaside resorts of Italy and is awarded the Blue Flag.
Sport
The sports present at the Games are:
Age categories
Costs
|
Type |
Cost |
Extra Night |
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Athletes and supporters (>17 years) without accommodation |
€350 |
|
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Athletes and supporters (> 17 years) in 2-bed room |
€450 |
€65 |
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Athletes and supporters (> 17 years) in single room |
€575 |
€90 |
|
Athletes and supporters (> 17 years) in 3-bed room |
€425 |
€60 |
|
Athletes and supporters (> 17 years) in 4-bed room |
€425 |
€60 |
|
Athletes and supporters (> 17 years) in 5-bed room |
€400 |
€55 |
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Athletes and supporters (< 17 years) – only with adults |
€250 |
€50 |
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Supporters (< 4 years) only with adults |
€0 |
€0 |
Tentative Program (Offical Program)
Day 1 - Monday 11.06.2018
Arrival
Day 2 - Tuesday 12.06.2018
Day 3 - Wednesday 13.06.2018
Day 4 - Thursday 14.06.2018
Day 5 - Friday 15.06.2018
Day 6 - Sabato 16.06.2018
Irish Team Travel Arrangements
Transplant Team flight details proposed are with Aer Lingus Dublin to Venice (Marco Polo) on Sunday 10th June 2018 and return Sunday 17th June 2018.
Extra night’s accommodation costs apply for Sunday 10th June 2018 and Saturday 16th June 2018.
The IHLTA will have an Information desk for the Transplant Championships after our Service next Saturday 17th February 2018.
Information meeting for intending athletes/supporters travelling on Saturday 10th March 2018 immediately following IHLTA AGM.
Have you had a heart or lung transplant?
Monthly support group meetings will begin shortly for interested individuals. They will take place on the last Monday of every month, starting with February 26th at 2pm.
The venue for said meetings is Classroom 2, The Catherine McAuley Centre, 21 Nelson Street (just off Eccles Street), Dublin 7.
Please see our Faceook page for more information - www.facebook.com/IHLTA
REMINDER: Annual Service of Thanksgiving and Remembrance takes place on Saturday February 17th in the chapel of the Mater Hospital.
Our 26th Annual Service of Thanksgiving and Remembrance will be held in the Chapel of the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital on 17 February 2018 at 12 Noon.
It is dedicated with respect and humility to all organ donors and their families who, by their goodness and compassion, give others the gift of life.
The Chapel is located in the Old Building of the Hospital. Members will direct attendees on the day.
Refreshments will be served afterwards in the Atrium of the Whitty Wing.
This is a non-denominational service and, as ever, we would like to express our gratitude to all those in the Chapel at the Hospital for facilitating us.
Should you have any questions or queries, please don't hesitate to contact us.
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