Ann Marie O’Neill
Patient Representative
Ireland
Ann Marie O’Neill was named the World Thrombosis Day 2023 Ambassador of the Year. She is a five-time blood clot survivor and founder of Thrombosis Ireland.
Thrombosis Ireland is a fully voluntary registered national charity set up to address the lack of any representation, support or information available to blood clot patients in Ireland.
Ann Marie is passionate about improving national and international awareness of the risks, signs and symptoms of blood clots and the importance of getting medical attention fast. Ann Marie advocates for improvements in patient care, support and education for blood clot patients and their families, from prevention to diagnosis, treatment, and through to optimal recovery.
She believes that mandatory VTE Risk Assessment in all hospitals will improve VTE patient safety in hospitals. Additionally, she also prioritizes the improvement in VTE education and awareness for health care professionals and the gathering of accurate statistics for VTE.
Partnering with World Thrombosis Day
World Thrombosis Day collaborates with medical societies, patient advocacy groups and corporate partners worldwide to advance thrombosis prevention and awareness. Working alongside the WTD Chair and Vice Chair, these partnerships help bring emerging clinical research, regional expertise and diverse patient perspectives into the campaign’s global reach.
Organizations interested in partnering with World Thrombosis Day are encouraged to contact the campaign team at wtd@isth.org.
