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D3Day reminds us distracted driving can be deadly
Toronto Sun Epp, along with CiCi’s school chums, Amy Wright and Danielle Graham, have launched D3Day – Don’t Drive Distracted – a national campaign to bring awareness of the dangers of distracted driving. Epp says the grassroots operation has taken off “like … |
KELOLAND TV |
The District Hosts Kidney Disease Fundraiser
KELOLAND TV A fun night for a serious cause hopes to raise money and awareness for the National Kidney Foundation. Cases of kidney disease are on the rise, but donor numbers stay flat. That’s a problem because diabetes and high blood pressure are key risk factors … |
Indianapolis Business Journal |
2015 Health Care Heroes: Julia Rejer
Indianapolis Business Journal While much of Rejer’s volunteer work for the Indiana Donor Network is meant to build awareness, she also spends plenty of time helping the organization support and thank the families of donors. The network’s after-care program keeps in touch with donor … |
NJ.com |
Season-changing pep talk powers Demarest’s Anthony Rubinetti through …
NJ.com ATLANTIC CITY — It’s a new week, new tournament and new Anthony Rubinetti. As he walked into Boardwalk Hall … Each season, Demarest hosts The Gift of Life Tournament with the intent of raising awareness for organ donation. Danny Glover, who was … |
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Couple’s big walk carries a message
Northern Advocate SUPPORT: Ros (right) and Hugh Cole-Baker (second from right) met many people on their epic 3000km walk to raise awareness of organ donation, including Wanaka man Rob Johnston (second from left) who received a live kidney donation from his son Richie … |
Times Colonist |
Health crusader sounded alarm about underdiagnosed disorder
Times Colonist When it’s left untreated, the excess builds up in organs, tissues and joints, leading to complications, diseases and death. … B.C. was the first province to proclaim an awareness week for hemochromatosis, at Ward’s instigation. … Before health … |
South Washington County BulletinBigger kidney, more urgent request from Cottage Grove manSouth Washington County BulletinIn the weeks following their trip to Los Angeles, the coupled fielded hundreds of emails and phone calls from potential donors. And…
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2-week Closure For Construction Sites Identified As Mosquito Breeding Ground
Bernama “The number of new organ donors is increasing annually. In 2006, there were 10,081 new donors who were registered and this number has increased. “As of Jan 31, the number of Malaysians who have pledged to donate their organs after death stands at … |
Nuneaton News |
Nuneaton couple share their tragic story to raise awareness
Nuneaton News “Paula was in intensive care for weeks and we were faced with termination, which makes it even harder.” They cherished their daughter, taking her on a family holiday to Australia in January, and … “We wanted to donate her organs and Paula and I … |
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Buckhannon FD Holding Fundraiser for Baby in Need of Liver Transplant
WDTV “She was approved for her liver transplant this week, will hopefully have her screening done soon, and get her on that national list. She can also accept a living donor too,” said … “A liver is the one organ that can regenerate. If they take mine … |