The Herald-News |
Blood drive to honor deceased police captain
The Herald-News JOLIET — Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow announced that the first Taylor Babec Community Blood Drive of 2018 will be held on Jan. 16. The drive will be held in honor of the late Jim Stewart, a dedicated Heartland Blood Centers donor who led … |
Houston Chronicle |
Kidney donor finds reward in saving someone’s life
Houston Chronicle More than 100,000 people are on the waiting list for a kidney transplant in the U.S., according to UNOS, but just 19,000 are performed each year, the majority of them coming from deceased donors. About 13 people die everyday waiting for a kidney. And … |
Houston Chronicle |
Kidney donor finds reward in saving someone’s life
Houston Chronicle More than 100,000 people are on the waiting list for a kidney transplant in the U.S., according to UNOS, but just 19,000 are performed each year, the majority of them coming from deceased donors. About 13 people die everyday waiting for a kidney. And … |
Ex-cop on mission to give gift of lightThe TribuneThe tools are means to remove eyes from deceased donors and give vision to the blind. There may be many policemen indulging in social work like blood donation or spreading awareness about organ donation…
Fontana Herald-News |
Fontana woman who saved two lives with organ donations will be honored in Rose Parade on New Year’s Day
Fontana Herald-News A Fontana woman who has given so much of herself will receive a special honor in return on New Year’s Day. Elaine Jones, who has saved the lives of two people because of her organ donations, will be one of 69 honorees who will be joining the Donate … |
CTV NewsCanadian Blood Services puts out urgent call for donations | CTV …CTV NewsOfficials with the Canadian Blood Services say there is a serious need for blood donations despite a noticeable increase reported earlier this month.and more »
The Denver Channel |
Colorado man alive thanks to organ donors now devotes life to teaching others about donation
The Denver Channel … of when you came and taught us last year,’ so that’s really nice to hear,” said Leone. Leone will represent Colorado and ride the annual Donate Life Float in the annual Tournament of Roses parade on New Year’s Day in California, alongside other … |
Jackson Hole News&Guide |
New kidney marks start of Davis’ new life
Jackson Hole News&Guide Transplant patients can wait for years for a deceased donor. As of Dec. 15, 96,120 people are candidates for kidney transplant, according to the United Network for Organ Sharing, the nonprofit that manages the federal transplant system. The nonprofit … |
The Hill (blog) |
FBI Agents Association reports $140K in donations amid Trump …
The Hill (blog) An organization representing current and former FBI agents on Tuesday said it received more than $140000 in donations to the group’s two charities, amid ongoing criticism directed at the agency by President Trump. FBI Agents Association Donated $140K to Two Charitable FundsNewsmax |
Stuff.co.nz |
Life out of death: Turning more of the willing into organ donors | Stuff …
Stuff.co.nz It’s an act that can transform lives. But getting people to talk about organ donation is proving challenging. ICU staff helping break ‘taboo’ of organ donationWaikato Times Southside boy’s organ donor appealDublin People |