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10Feb/15

Falling rates … Australia’s organ donation rates are falling despite a $240 … – NEWS.com.au


NEWS.com.au

Falling rates … Australia’s organ donation rates are falling despite a $240
NEWS.com.au
The reasons for the fall were people failing to discuss their donation wishes with loved ones and hospital not identifying potential donors. The number of deceased organ donors fell three per cent from 391 to 378 in 2014, and transplant recipients also …
Slight drop in Australian organ donationsThe Australian (blog)
Organ donation: Recipient numbers increase despite fewer donorsABC Online
Right to Organs, Right to LifeCRIENGLISH.com

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09Feb/15

So Much for a Permanent Estate Tax Regime: The President’s Tax Proposals … – Bloomberg BNA

So Much for a Permanent Estate Tax Regime: The President’s Tax Proposals
Bloomberg BNA
Under this new proposal, the donor or deceased owner of an appreciated asset would realize a capital gain at the time the asset is gifted or bequeathed to another. The gain would be taxable income to the donor or the deceased’s estate. There are

09Feb/15

Kidney recipient meets his life-saving ‘angel’ – New Jersey Jewish News


New Jersey Jewish News

Kidney recipient meets his life-saving ‘angel’
New Jersey Jewish News
While an organ from a deceased donor can be used, success rates are greater from a living donor. Friedman said in order to make the process easier on donors, Renewal does extensive “hand holding,” taking them to doctors’ appointments and hospitals, …

08Feb/15

Things to know about Chronicle of Philanthropy’s top donors – Lynchburg News and Advance


Lynchburg News and Advance

Things to know about Chronicle of Philanthropy’s top donors
Lynchburg News and Advance
Some donors told the Chronicle that the economic recovery prompted them to give more than what they might have five or six years ago, said Maria Di Mento, staff writer for the newspaper. “That group is feeling more confident in the economy,” she said.

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