Couple celebrates Valentine’s together after he donates kidney to save her life
680 News
A Saskatchewan man gave more than his heart to his ill fiancée in the weeks leading up to Valentine’s Day — he gave one of his kidneys. … Willenborg said he wants to use recent media attention on their story to raise awareness of organ donation. He …
Sask. man gives fiancee his kidney for Valentine’s Day to save her lifeToronto Sun

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We might be able to train our bodies into thinking we’ve had medicine — and it could have serious implications for …
Daily News
Ever eaten a favorite food that made you sick – prawns, say – and discovered that for weeks or months afterwards, you couldn’t face eating it? This effect …. In particular, he thought they might be able to help with organ transplants, where a common …

Five cadaver donors give new lease of life to 13 in three days
Times of India
Shah was brought to Nanavati Hospital earlier this week with cerebral bleed but her condition did not improve. The oldest to donate organs in … “We got livers from both donors. The organs were harvested simultaneously in adjoining operation theatres …

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The Hanamanthappa story reminds us some things must remain inviolate
Hindustan Times
For a brief moment this week, a natural disaster on the world’s highest battleground achieved the seemingly impossible: It united an otherwise fractious country. Five days after an avalanche buried an … A retired CRPF jawan said he was willing to …

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Saskatoon man donates kidney to fiancée
650 CKOM News Talk Radio
The next week he went down to find out how he could help and got tested to see if Tollefson could use his kidney. “I just really … To make the story even sweeter, Willenborg said he wants to use the recent media attention to raise awareness of organ …

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‘Micro-preemie’ wasn’t supposed to survive – but now he’s a 4-year-old karate enthusiast
Lifesite
February 9-16 is Pregnancy Awareness Week in South Africa, with the Department of Health emphasizing prenatal care and doctor checkups. Almost ten percent of babies born – over 13 million – are born prematurely. Babies born at 24 weeks, like Joshua, …

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This is a Love Story about Organ Donation
Women’s eNews
NEW YORK (WOMENSENEWS)–For heart transplant recipient Roxanne Watson, her second life is a love story. That’s why she is keeping busy during Heart Month by appearing at a flurry of events in New York to sign up organ donors – even on Valentine’s …

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Happy fill-in-the-blank Day
Simi Valley Acorn
Or, for those of you who are more civic-minded or for whom celebrating Ferris’ birthday isn’t your thing, you can always come back with a hearty, “Happy National Organ Donor Day.” It’s a sure way to stop any googly-eyed lovers or heart-embracing …

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Happyfill-in-the-blank Day
Simi Valley Acorn
14, is, according to donatelife.net/celebrations, “a time to focus on all types of donation—organ, eye, tissue, blood, platelets and marrow— by participating in blood/ marrow drives or donor-registration events. It is also a … 14: Library Lover’s …
Author says day not just for couplesCamarillo Acorn

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Prescription Needed for Better Medicine
Richmond magazine (blog)
We’ll explore some of these issues and others cited in the survey in coming weeks. Stay tuned. … A national advocate who seeks to boost awareness of African-Americans regarding organ donation will lecture today in Richmond on equity in transplants.