Mumbai sees first bone donation in Maharashtra
Daily News & Analysis
A week later, he was declared brain dead. And cadaver donations saw a first in the state when his bones were grafted. His relatives also gave consent to donate his … Otherwise, no one would come forward for organ donations,” said Uttam Ambore, son-in …
A first in Cadaver donation: Mumbai man’s bones to help cancer patientsThe Indian Express

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A first in Cadaver donation: Mumbai man’s bones to help cancer patients
The Indian Express
With awareness about organ donation increasing, Mhaske became the eleventh donor this year in the city, after his family approached government officials with the suggestion of donating his organs. On February 11 … Mhaske remained in a coma for a week.
Mumbai sees first bone donation in MaharashtraDaily News & Analysis

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Community Calendar Feb. 21
Log Cabin Democrat
Now through May 2016 — The Enlightened Mentorship At-Risk after-school program is held five days a week, Monday throught Friday, at 2223 Washington Avenue in Conway. Class times are from … Weekdays — After School Program, 3:30-6 p.m. Free program …

Harte praises Drumm family for fund-raising initiative
The Ulster Herald
The new shirt is part of a larger fund-raising initiative in aid of a number of charities, with the main benefactors being Northern Ireland Transplant Association, as Matthew’s organs helped save the lives of seven people. Offering his support to this …

Weekend Planner
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Meanwhile, the Ocala Civic Theatres latest show is in it’s second week. Blood Brothers is a dramatic story about two … and full and half marathons Sunday. The event raises awareness of the importance of blood, marrow, organ and tissue donation – Website.

Legacy preserved as ‘Miles for Matty’ jersey launches
The Ulster Herald
He added that the Drumms wish to use the coming months to promote organ donation and also raise awareness of suicide among young males. Kieran said, “After Matthew’s death I promised our fantastic mum and dad we would do something in his memory.

Meningitis: What are the different forms of the condition?
The Independent
Two-year-old Faye Burdett died in hospital 11 days after she was diagnosed with the meningitis. To raise awareness of the condition which most commonly affects those under 5-years-old, Faye’s family shared a photograph on online of her in hospital.

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Scafell Pike charity walk could put woman with rare disorder in hospital
News & Star
Jo Haigh, who has Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), thinks it will take her weeks to recover from a trek up Scafell Pike but is prepared to take the risk if it means raising money and awareness of her condition. The 33-year-old who is a … It can causes …

Meningitis B: How can I vaccinate my child?
The Independent
To raise awareness of the condition which most commonly affects children under five-years-old, Faye’s family have shared a photograph on online of her in hospital. The image shows … marrow transplant. The method known as an autologous haematopoietic …

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What is meningitis and what are the symptoms?
The Independent
Her family shared the photograph of the toddler seemingly unconscious in hospital and covered in an aggressive-looking red rash across her body to raise awareness of the condition. “This is a photo of … She suffered for two weeks with an intermittent …

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