Tampabay.com |
One Buc and his wife keep faith in dire decision
Tampabay.com Evan and Olivia are talking to specialists at the University of South Florida and have looked into newborn organ donation, so that even if Layla doesn’t survive, her body can help other babies have a chance to live longer. Along with 89 other … |
Around Town, July 31, 2015Powell River PeakEach week has games, crafts, snacks, stories and a different theme. Costumes and shenanigans are encouraged. For up-to-date information call ….. Voices will be accompanied by piano or organ. For more informa…
New Pittsburgh CourierPledge for Life Gospel Idol contestNew Pittsburgh CourierThe Center for Organ Recovery & Education and its Pittsburgh Multicultural Volunteer Task Force presented Pledge for Life Gospel Idol, a singing competition that feature…
Palm Beach Post |
Boy turns to Facebook to search for new kidney for mom
Palm Beach Post Addison Wunsch from Grand Forks, N.D., posted a photo to Facebook last week asking for anyone with blood type ‘O’ to donate one to his mother, who suffers from an end-stage kidney disease called membranous nephropathy. He titled the photo, “Be … She … |
ABC OnlineFirst live kidney transplant recipient in NSW recalls life-saving procedure …ABC OnlineThe event will bring together recipients and donors, and there will be another day for specialists from Australia and around the world to present papers …
WFSB |
Connecticut woman diagnosed with liver failure days after honeymoon
WFSB Seven weeks and one hospital transfer later, Houle remains in the ICU. “You want to get married, you want to go on your … There are more than 122,000 people on the waiting list for solid organ transplants in the U.S. About 1,500 of them are in … |
Today.com |
‘Save my mom’s life!’: 13-year-old boy tries to find a new kidney for his mom
Today.com At 13, Addison Wunsch already knows what it’s like to watch a loved one struggle against illness, so the boy is looking for a hero. Addison’s mom is suffering from end-stage kidney disease and waiting for an organ transplant. The family rejoiced when … |
Bournemouth Echo |
1000 bikers wanted for kidney fundraising convoy
Bournemouth Echo … a week as he waits for news on a transplant. Full of praise for the unit, which is a satellite of Dorset County Hospital’s renal service, he said he wants to “do something big” to repay them for their hard work and care, as well as raising … |
Southport Visiter |
Meet Southport’s bionic man
Southport Visiter Next week I’m off to Gateshead and then three weeks later I am off to Argentina.” Andy told the … He said: I’d really like to help raise people’s awareness of the positives that can come from organ donation and transplantation as I feel I’m living … |
Toowoomba Chronicle |
Coffee conservations help change lives
Toowoomba Chronicle As a clinical nurse consultant, Ms Hill’s role involves raising awareness and sharing information about organ and tissue donation. To mark DonateLife Week, which runs from August 2-9, Ms Hill has delivered 5000 specially designed takeaway coffee cups … |