Walsall Council is showing its support for Organ Donation Week 2023 by illuminating the Lichfield Street Hub in a vibrant pink hue.
The event, running from September 18th to September 24th, 2023, emphasises the “Go Pink” theme with the aim being to urge individuals to take action by registering their organ donation choices and initiating discussions within their families about their intentions.
In collaboration with Walsall Manor Hospital and The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, Walsall Council is committed to boosting awareness about organ donation. This effort is crucial, given that more than 6,500 individuals across the UK are awaiting life-saving transplants.
Walsall Manor Hospital is joining the campaign by also casting a pink glow of support. Furthermore, both Trusts are encouraging their staff to wear pink attire throughout the week.
Councillor Gary Flint, Portfolio Holder for Wellbeing, Leisure, and Public Spaces at Walsall Council, emphasised the vital importance of organ donation. By illuminating the Lichfield Street Hub in pink, they aim to create a visual reminder of the significance of organ donation and its profound impact on people’s lives. Additionally, they aspire to prompt individuals to engage in conversations with their loved ones regarding their organ donation preferences.
For more information and to register your organ donation decision, please visit the NHS Organ Donor Register at www.organdonation.nhs.uk. Don’t forget to share your decision with your family to ensure your wishes are known.