The Daily Star |
What if Kidneys Fail? Law stands in way of transplantation
The Daily Star “I need dialysis three days a week. It’s difficult to go to class and study,” she said. In desperation, she wants to have a kidney transplant. And for this she needs a donor, who, according to the country’s Human Organ Transplant Act, 1999, has to be … |
JerusalemOnlinePig eyeballs being used by Chinese doctors to restore sightJerusalemOnlineLast week, Americans marked National Donor Day, the purpose of which is to raise awareness of the lifesaving benefits of organ donations. In Israel, just like in t…
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Malay Mail Online |
More inquiries on organ donation after Namewee video on ‘non-halal’ organs
Malay Mail Online “The awareness has somehow grown as many are becoming more curious about the issue… they want the answer [on how to become an organ pledger],” he told Malay Mail Online. Controversial entertainer Wee Meng Chee, or Namewee, posted a video on YouTube … |
Tweed Valley Weekly |
Help Maria reach the World Transplant Games
Tweed Valley Weekly On December 30, 2014, Maria gratefully received a double lung transplant. One week after her surgery, Maria’s new left lung was removed due to medical complications. … Maria’s purpose in competing is to visibly demonstrate the benefits of successful … |
The Desert Sun |
Fired and one week into vacation, former Bruins coach gets new offer
The Desert Sun Ottawa Senators owner Eugene Melnyk received a liver transplant from an anonymous donor in May 2015 that saved his life. Now Melnyk has launched The Organ Project to help raise exposure and awareness of organ donations. And he’s getting plenty of … |
Nantwich News |
Nantwich youngster Elle Morris undergoes double lung transplant
Nantwich News Elle’s Wishes campaign is continuing to raise awareness for the NHS Organ Donation and getting people to sign up. This year, those leading the campaign are raising funds for GOSH, and the ward that Elle will be on, called ‘The Bear Ward’. “Life saving … |
Malaysia Sun (press release) |
Healthy Habits: Donors of all kinds are always needed
Huntington Herald Dispatch Earlier this week, millions of people celebrated Valentine’s Day, a day traditionally known for love and romance. But did you know Feb. 14 is also National Donor Day? It was originally designated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to … Balloons take flight to honor organ donor campaignMalaysia Sun (press release) |
Hamilton Spectator |
Senators owner Melnyk cautiously optimistic about his team’s chances
Hamilton Spectator Eugene Melnyk, who received a live liver donation in May 2015, wants to take an active role in creating more awareness about organ donation. … With the trade deadline two weeks away, the Senators are still interested in adding a few pieces. However … |
Sports Illustrated |
Senators owner excited about team’s shot at playoffs
Beloit Daily News Melnyk received a live liver donation in May 2015 and wants to take an active role in creating more awareness about organ donation. Meanwhile, at … With the trade deadline two weeks away, the Senators are still interested in adding a few pieces … Eugene Melnyk survived because of a liver transplant. Then he created The Organ Project.Sports Illustrated |