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15Feb/15

Veteran New Orleans officer, wife embark on mission after receiving heart … – WDSU New Orleans

Veteran New Orleans officer, wife embark on mission after receiving heart
WDSU New Orleans
“[We] want to speak with others about cardiac disease prevention and also to increase awareness about organ donation.” While the road to recovery won’t be easy, Keenan Shields is slowly regaining his strength. Friends, family, and members of the …

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14Feb/15

1-year-old girl celebrates birthday with a new heart, while 25-year-old girl … – The Denver Channel


The Denver Channel

1-year-old girl celebrates birthday with a new heart, while 25-year-old girl
The Denver Channel
At seven weeks old, Juniper became the youngest in Colorado to ever have a “Berlin Heart” implanted. … Kelsey’s story is described on her website where she’s spreading awareness about organ donation and seeking donations for her fourth transplant.

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14Feb/15

Little girl born with half a heart defies odds to reach third birthday – Glasgow Evening Times


Glasgow Evening Times

Little girl born with half a heart defies odds to reach third birthday
Glasgow Evening Times
Ordinarily, HRHS in a baby would be picked up by the 22-week scan carried out on expectant mothers. But it wasn’t until … Nichola, who is married to Peter, 32, has backed the Evening Times’ campaign for an opt-out transplant system, where individuals

13Feb/15

Douglassville man born on Valentine’s Day encourages organ donations – The Mercury

Douglassville man born on Valentine’s Day encourages organ donations
The Mercury
Not only has Jacob run track and participated in CYO sports, but he has also competed in the Donate Life Transplant Games of America, a multi-sport festival to raise awareness of the need for organ and tissue donation. He had also worked on several

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13Feb/15

Photo gallery: Norwich celebrates the centenary of the Women’s Institute – Norfolk Eastern Daily Press


Norfolk Eastern Daily Press

Photo gallery: Norwich celebrates the centenary of the Women’s Institute
Norfolk Eastern Daily Press
Last year, the WI set its campaigning sights on raising awareness about organ donation and encouraging people to talk to their relatives about their wishes before they die. Although not a political institution, the charity has had its fair share of

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13Feb/15

Norwich celebrates the centenary of the Women’s Institute – Norfolk Eastern Daily Press


Norfolk Eastern Daily Press

Norwich celebrates the centenary of the Women’s Institute
Norfolk Eastern Daily Press
Last year, the WI set its campaigning sights on raising awareness about organ donation and encouraging people to talk to their relatives about their wishes before they die. Although not a … This free exhibition is on every day for a week. It tells