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18May/15

Melnyk appreciative of fans’ efforts in liver search – NHL.com


Ottawa Citizen

Melnyk appreciative of fans’ efforts in liver search
NHL.com
Over the last few weeks, my declining health became considerably more critical and urgent. … This journey has given me an important opportunity to help raise awareness and improve public education about the life-saving importance of organ donation.
Eugene Melnyk ‘exhausted’ all options before going public about liver issueCBC.ca
Eugene Melnyk: I am ‘overwhelmed by the outpouring of support’Ottawa Citizen

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17May/15

Doctor ‘optimistic’ Melnyk’s liver transplant could happen this coming week – CTV News


CTV News

Doctor ‘optimistic’ Melnyk’s liver transplant could happen this coming week
CTV News
He added that the attention generated by Melnyk’s condition has two other benefits: It raises awareness for organ donation and it “frees up a spot” on the deceased donor list, essentially saving “two lives.” Dr. Gary Levy, director of the living donor
Melnyk transplant surgery still several days away: doctorOttawa Citizen
Melnyk surgery could be in daysOttawa Sun
Eugene Melnyk’s public donor plea raises awareness…and ethical questionsMetroNews Canada
Westerly News
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14May/15

Sens’ Melnyk asks public for liver donor – TSN


Ottawa Citizen

Sens’ Melnyk asks public for liver donor
TSN
While the initial plea is to find a match for Melnyk, the Senators said they hope to raise awareness for the need of live organ donation to others in similar situations. “Everybody has the ability to make a public plea, it’s just Eugene has a little
Senators owner Melnyk seriously ill, team seeks liver donorOttawa Citizen

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13May/15

Grassroots campaign to beef up local organ donations surpasses goal – Sault Star


Sault Star

Grassroots campaign to beef up local organ donations surpasses goal
Sault Star
April was Organ Donor Awareness Month, and Braido’s efforts coincided with another local campaign, this one spearheaded by city Coun. Steve Butland. It saw a week-long blitz, starting April 13, geared to generate awareness and prompt as many area …

11May/15

‘You have your life back,’ transplant recipient, donor support annual walk – News Talk 980 CJME


News Talk 980 CJME

‘You have your life back,’ transplant recipient, donor support annual walk
News Talk 980 CJME
Born with poly cystic kidney disease, Deb Leisle started dialysis eight years ago. Four years later, while visiting a friend at St. Paul’s hospital, she met nurse Connie Cockrum. Cockrum learned of Leisle’s disease and need of a new kidney, and decided

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09May/15

“I’ve had radical surgery to cut my risk of getting cancer. I still got it … – Belfast Telegraph


Belfast Telegraph

“I’ve had radical surgery to cut my risk of getting cancer. I still got it
Belfast Telegraph
But instead she used her celebrity status to explain what it is and as a result she’s managed to educate people and raise awareness, which is a wonderful thing. But I think it’s important to point out that this gene is rare and only approximately five

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