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:

• Athletics
• Cross country
• Cycling
• Golf
• Swimming
• Petanque
• Table Tennis
• Tennis
• Tambeach
• Volleyball

Age categories

• Junior (up to 17)
• Adults (18–34)
• Seniors (35–44)
• Veterans (45–54)
• Super Veterans (55–59)
• Old Boys and Girls (60–64)
• Super Old Boys and Girls (65–69)
• Very special Old Competitors (70+)

Costs

• Without accommodation includes: lunch + dinner and games pass for the days from Monday 11th to Friday 15th June
• With accommodation includes: full board, arrival 11/6, departure 16/6 (5 nights, 6 days) with games pass and beach place included.

• For more information on how to register go click HERE
• To Register click HERE

Tentative Program (Offical Program)

Day 1 - Monday 11.06.2018

Arrival

• Opening Ceremony

Day 2 - Tuesday 12.06.2018

• Volleyball
• Tennis Table
• Cross Country (4 Km)
• Tambeach
• Tour 1 (Udine - Cividale del Friuli)
• Tour 2 (Palmanova - Aquileia)

Day 3 - Wednesday 13.06.2018

• Swimming
• Pètanque
• Golf
• Tambeach
• Tour 2 (Palmanova - Aquileia)
• Tour 3 (Villa Manin - Codroipo - Museo del Vino)

Day 4 - Thursday 14.06.2018

• Cycling (20 Km)
• Badminton
• Tennis
• Tambeach
• Tour 3 (Villa Manin - Codroipo - Museo del Vino)
• Tour 1 (Udine - Cividale del Friuli)
• Circle of Life

Day 5 - Friday 15.06.2018

• Athletics
• Closing Ceremony & Gala Dinner

Day 6 - Sabato 16.06.2018

• Departures (IHLTA Travel Plans may differ)

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 17^th June 2018.

Extra night’s accommodation costs apply for Sunday 10^th June 2018 and Saturday 16^th June 2018.

The IHLTA will have an Information desk for the Transplant Championships after our Service next Saturday 17^th February 2018.

Information meeting for intending athletes/supporters travelling on Saturday 10^th March 2018 immediately following IHLTA AGM.