Countdown to World Transplant Games - Sweden 2011 2011-6-17 17:00:00 GMT+00:00
James NOLAN Donor Dads Meet at 18th World Transplant Games | Donor Dads Meet at 18th World Transplant Games |
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| Written by Laura Cassin | |
| Thursday, 23 June 2011 | |
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Although all transplant stories differ, there is one that has a lot in common
Irish transplant athlete Oisin O’Gorman, from Lismore, Co. Waterford and Johan De Jeegers Jr. from Middleburg, South Africa received organs from their father. Also the same age, both 9 year old youngsters met in the hotel in Gothenburg, Sweden where their respective teams are residing for the 18th World Transplant Games. It is not unusual for teams to mingle and bond at the Games and this is how to two boys fathers met. Kieran O’Gorman and Johan De
Jeegers both gave their sons a life saving organ. Oisin’s father, Kieran, spoke about his son’s amazing performance and
success and meeting another donor dad. Oisin became ill in 2008 and needed a
kidney transplant as soon as possible. When Kieran was told he was a match,
there were no hesitations and he couldn’t wait to give his kidney to Oisin. Ten
months later the surgery was complete and both made a speedy recovery. The Waterford man spoke
passionately about how much he is enjoying the games. “I am delighted to be
here and I’m so proud of Oisin. His achievements are out of this world. Coming
home with four medals, including 3 gold and 1 silver, is just fantastic. The
best thing that we have gotten out of the Games is the new friendships that we
have made. We are already making plans to go to the next World Games in South
Africa in two years time. Johan and his family have asked us to stay longer and
holiday with them. Its just fantastic the amount support within the Irish
transplant team and from family and friends. Oisin has enjoyed his time in
Sweden immensely and is looking forward to going home to show people his
medals.” |
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James Nolan
Name: James Nolan
Competes at: Super Senior
Lives: Kildare
Transplant: Kidney transplant in July 1987
Sports: Accomplished jockey. Rode a winner in the Irish National Hunt Racing Festival in Punchestown in 2002 and has ridden at Ascot and Newmarket. Rode in 9 National 3 Day Event Championships. 9th in International 3 D/E in Switzerland in 1989. Member of the team that won 3D/E National Championships in 1993.
Has trekked part of Everest, Rockies and the Andes.
Wurzburg, Germany, 2008 - Gold in Golf, Gross. 5th in Team Golf. 100m 6th. 800m Silver. 200m Bronze. 400m Bronze. 4x100m Relay, Fourth.
American Games, Pittsburgh, 2008 - 13th Golf, nett
Thailand 2007 - Bronze 400m
Hungary 2002 – Won 800m and 5000m. Bronze in Badminton.
France 2003 – Silver in Golf and 400m. 4th in 4 x 400m
Slovenia 2004 – Silver in 400m and 4 x I00m. 4th in 200m
Canada 2005 – 4th in 400m
Hungary 2006 – Silver in 400m, Bronze in 200m and 6th in relay
Games Events: Golf, 100m Track, 200m Track, 400m Track, 800m Track, 4 x 100m Track
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