It was a very special occasion in the Circle of Life Garden in Salthill, Galway on Thursday 30th Nov 2017. It was the 50th Anniversary of the first Heart Transplant which took place in Cape Town South Africa. The Strange Boat foundation organised the event to coincide with events which were held in South Africa, Melbourne, Belfast and Derry. I wrote a song called “The Gift of Life” to commemorate and honor all those who donated their organs and as a blessing for those who have received organs. The song was sung at the event in Salthill, Galway by the wonderful Irish singer Eleanor Shanley. It was such a special moment for me to hear Eleanor sing the song at such a special event, very moving. I met some wonderful people there who told their stories to me, I feel so grateful and privileged that I could write this song.
Eleanor Shanley ex-De Dannan Singer singing Mick Brown composition ‘Gift of Life’ Song on RTE Radio 1 Drivetime Program
