Stefan Wilson carrying on brother Justin’s legacy, message
USA TODAY
In the weeks and months following the accident, so many people reached out to me and told me that they became an organ donor because of what Justin did. Or they told me that they have loved ones who are here because (of) someone else’s gift of life.
Long-awaited dream for Stefan Wilson’s Indy 500 debut to come trueNBC Sports – Motorsports (blog)

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Deadly disorder: Why is chronic anorexia so hard to treat?
OurWindsor.ca
In 2014 alone, Amy went to the hospital four times; in one instance, clinicians needed to give her an injection and couldn’t figure out how to do it because of her gaunt frame. Anorexia is not just a disorder of … 1 to 7 every year will be recognized …

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Fortney: 20 years later, heart beats on for grateful transplant recipient
Calgary Herald
Next week, Thackeray will celebrate her 20th anniversary of having the heart of Dawn Tremblay — a 22-year-old from Elk Point, who died in a motor vehicle collision — beating in her chest. Over those 20 years, Thackeray has found herself thrust into …

ME & MY OPERATION: The jab that can potentially reverse Type 2 diabetes in just TEN DAYS
Daily Mail
Even when I was having double vision — a sign of a full-on hypo — I had lost the awareness that I needed sugar urgently. This can be dangerous and I had to surrender my driving … This involves having islet cells, which produce insulin in the …

NGO to adopt 39 children affected by thalassemia
The Hindu
Hence, the patients need regular blood check-up once in three to four weeks and whenever their haemoglobin count drops below the requirement level, they need immediate blood transfusion,” Malathi Dechiraju, CEO of Maa Aaasaraa Creations told The Hindu …

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What you really need to know about the Indy 500 field
Indianapolis Star
… 15 and bought a drum kit. He’s been playing since. He rocked out on Pan Am Plaza this week. …. Car No.: 25. Engine: Chevrolet. Personal mission: Wilson is the younger brother of the late Justin Wilson, and drives to promote organ donation awareness.

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Family Holds ‘Fun Fest’ to Honor Son’s Memory
NBC 29 News
Logan was just a week shy of his third birthday when he was declared brain dead following an accident. The Gill family donated Logan’s organs, saving several other lives. Logan’s Fun Fest was held as a way to remember the little boy’s humorous …

Community Calendar May 22
Log Cabin Democrat
Weekdays — After School Program, 3:30-6 p.m. Free program for ages 12-16 provides a snack and programs in fitness, nutrition, safety, drug and alcohol awareness, career choices and even tutoring. To register your child, … It is advised to join the …

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Senate May Consider Cap On State Fundraising License Plates
CBS Local
The Senate isn’t expected to take up the issue this week, but could later. Michigan’s 15 public universities all have fundraising plates. The state sells others for Olympic education, preserving lighthouses, organ donation, breast cancer awareness and …