Forres Gazette |
Forres man’s thanks for his lifesaving gift
Forres Gazette Former RAF Wing Commander Tony Galloway, 62, featured in the ‘Gazette’ back in 2014, raising awareness about organ donation. He had been on dialysis three times a week for several years at that point and was desperately in need of a kidney transplant. |
NBC Connecticut |
New Britain Man Tries Getting Dad Kidney by Writing Message on Truck
NBC Connecticut Richard Krusinski’s kidneys are failing, dialysis is inevitable, and it could take years before he receives the kidney transplant he needs. “The whole thing is a big shock,” said Richard. His son, John Krusinski, of New Britain, said his father has to … |
Oneonta Daily Star |
Reporter’s Notebook: Area alumnus is off and running in horse racing
Oneonta Daily Star After the flag has been flown or displayed for one week, it is given to the donor’s family in memory of their loved one. Bassett also displays the flag during National Donate Life Month in April to help raise awareness of the extraordinary benefits of … |
The Evening Sun |
Hanover’s Angels to hold charity flea market
The Evening Sun To honor her, Waddell’s group — Hanover’s Angels — is hosting its third charity flea market with all proceeds donated to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. THE EVENING SUN … Within the first week, the group was just shy of 2,000 members. “It became … |
Cincinnati.com |
Your most magical Music Hall memories
Cincinnati.com The building will close in exactly one week – on May 28 – for its most ambitious renovation ever. The revamping – which is set to cost an estimated $135 million and take at least 16 months to complete – is not without controversy. With many changes … |
UpNorthLive.com |
Senate may consider cap on state fundraising license plates
UpNorthLive.com 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 … |
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Teacher Finishes 5K Thanks to New Set of Lungs
Runner’s World After a few weeks of pulmonary rehab, Kelly started to increase his running, little by little. “I stated with 15 seconds on the … Kelly, who waited for a transplant for four years, also ran to raise awareness about organ donation. “If people find … |
Calgary HeraldHave a body sculpting blast at HIGH Fitness PartyCalgary HeraldIn the last few weeks numerous classes have raised money for the Red Cross in helping Fort McMurray. HIGH has also donated to … On a personal note, Zenith is raising awarene…
Genetic Literacy Project |
Human cryonic preservation: Will advances in cryobiology change it from science fiction to science fact?
Genetic Literacy Project The hypothesis—the hope for those opting for cryonics—is that by avoiding disruption of the relative positioning between cells that comprise tissues, vitrification will work for the entire body, particularly the brain enough to preserve the self … |
Cross-Canada ride to encourage organ donationRevelstoke ReviewBut five weeks after the surgery, Wei Zheng was recovering from polycystic kidney disease after seven years on kidney dialysis, and Eileen was logging up to 65 km a day on her bicycle. And a…