NJ.com |
How former Miss N.J. is a role model, even after her death
NJ.com … to donate her organs. The NJ Sharing Network, which facilitates organ donation throughout the state, was with her family this week as McCollum’s organs were harvested to help others, and they hope her decision helps persuade others to do so as well … |
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Shauna Naka recalls late husband Bob; their decision to become organ donors
Kelowna Capital News “Bob would help anybody, anytime,” said wife Shauna this week, remembering the man she married and raised two children with. “He was a very community-minded guy and really kind to other people.” A Kelowna original … In fact, B.C. has more than … |
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Bone marrow donor drive to be held in honor of the late Jon Hustedt
Paxton Record Be the Match has scheduled a bone marrow donor drive in honor of the late Jon Hustedt, a 2011 PBL graduate, at two locations on the University of Illinois campus. Potential donors can register … “He had a really good week,” said Kathy. “We were going … |
Community digestCitizens VoiceTeam Kirby is also accepting monetary and in-kkind donations in support of the projects. Donations can be mailed to Leadership … COLORECTAL CANCER AWARENESS MONTH: The local American Cancer Society Chapter reminds area r…
Philly.com |
Liver transplant links Philly girl to Bobby Rydell
Philly.com But when we talked this week, he was more interested in raving about Assiah’s book. “I just think it’s tremendous. So many people have so many fears about being an organ donor . . . and here is this little girl telling her story and hopefully educating … |
Meath Chronicle |
Vivienne to be face of Organ Donor Week 2016
Meath Chronicle Living kidney donor and RTÉ broadcaster Vivienne Traynor has taken up the voluntary role of ambassador for the Irish Kidney Association’s Organ Donor Awareness Week 2016. Like the previous ambassador Mary Kennedy, Vivienne has also a deep … |
The Independent |
Eating Disorder Awareness Week: What the words ‘fat’ and ‘binge eating’ mean to people dealing the conditions
The Independent People dealing with eating disorders have shared how the words “fat” and “binge eating” make them feel in revealing new videos. The clips were published as charities and patients work to raise awareness of the debilitating conditions linked to food for … |
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Camden has his second birthday
FH Times We’re all so thankful he’s doing so well. He runs everywhere he goes. Thank you for all of your kind words and prayers. I found out that February is Congenital Heart Defects Awareness Month. I thought this would be a good time to talk about heart … |
Runcorn and Widnes World |
Boxers wanted to support Widnes dad’s kidney donor campaign
Runcorn and Widnes World A WIDNES dad battling for survival after four failed kidney transplants is pulling no punches. Ste Woodward, 53, has been on dialysis for 20 years and only has a seven per cent chance of finding a suitable live donor. As he waits for a ‘miracle’ cure … |
Napa Valley Register |
38th annual race attracts resilient entrants
Napa Valley Register Numerous NVM participants, however, choose to go beyond NVM’s annual philanthropy by dedicating their race to others, often raising donations that fund the charities of their choice. On Feb. 11, Forbes Travel … At age 22, not long after landing a job … |