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New heart means organ donation campaigner Dáithí ‘will be unstoppable’

Mairtin Mac Gabhann said he hoped this was ‘the start of an unbelievable journey’ for his son Dáithí.

Evening Standard · Jul 21

Daithi’s Law campaigner says he will continue fight after MBE honour

Adults are now deemed to have given consent as a potential organ donor after their death unless they choose to opt out.

The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2024

Daithi Mac Gabhann cuts cake on 75th anniversary of health service

The father of the six-year-old, who helped change organ donation laws in Northern Ireland, has thanked the health service for saving his son’s life.

The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2023

Daithi, six, ribs Sunak over Ireland’s rugby win as he receives special award

The young Belfast boy is awaiting a heart transplant.

The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2023

Six-year-old Daithi to receive award from Prime Minister for organ donation work

The presentation forms part of the Prime Minister’s engagements coinciding with US President Joe Biden’s visit to Northern Ireland.

The Independent UK · Apr 11, 2023

Belfast family say 'hate won't win' after receiving anonymous trolling letter to their home

Little Daithi Mac Gabhann, and his family, has been campaigning tirelessly for years

Belfast Live · Mar 22, 2023

Daithi to undergo heart operation after inspiring overhaul of NI organ donation law

His family has tirelessly campaigned for the legislation on organ donation to be changed to an opt-out system

Belfast Live · Feb 8, 2023

Northern Ireland 'opt-out' organ donation law passes final stage at Assembly

New legislation will be named Daithi's Law after five-year-old whose family campaigned for change

Belfast Live · Feb 8, 2022

Stormont organ donation laws to be named for boy on waiting list for new heart

Daithi Mac Gabhann, from Belfast, was born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome and has been on a waiting list for most of his life.

The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2022

Celtic-daft boy waiting for heart transplant delighted after Rangers send signed ball

Daithi Mac Gabhann, five, is waiting for a heart transplant after he was born with a heart defect which means only half the organ works.

Daily Record · Feb 2, 2022