Six-year-old Dáithí has been waiting for a heart transplant for almost his entire life. His efforts to make the process easier for people like him have transformed Northern Ireland and are now being honoured by the UK's highest office.
abc.net.au/news/daithi-receives-sunak-award-for-organ-donation-campaign/102216260A six-year-old at the forefront of the campaign revolutionising organ transplants in Northern Ireland has been presented with an award from the UK's highest office.
The award is given to one member of the community each day to recognise significant contributions to society.Mr Sunak handed it to Dáithí in person during a visit to Northern Ireland alongside Joe Biden to mark the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday peace agreement in Belfast. "In your father's words: "exceptional things happen for exceptional people." I agree with him that you are truly exceptional and so I am delighted to recognise your courage.""I am bursting with pride today as my son Dáithí Mac Gabhann has been recognised with a Points of Light award from British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak," he told the ABC.
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