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12Jan/15

Mum plans to give birth to dying baby so she can donate the organs to save others – Best Daily


Best Daily

Mum plans to give birth to dying baby so she can donate the organs to save others
Best Daily
“We are hoping for the best, our aim is to keep the baby safe and get to 36 weeks. I am feeling OK and we are remaining positive that I can carry the baby to 36 weeks because then its heart valves can be donated. If the baby doesn’t make it to the 36

12Jan/15

‘Docs said I would be dead by 21.. I’m 39 now and want to help others’: Scot … – Scottish Daily Record


Scottish Daily Record

‘Docs said I would be dead by 21.. I’m 39 now and want to help others’: Scot
Scottish Daily Record
Thirty-nine-year-old Liz, from Dreghorn in Ayrshire, said: “I just want to raise awareness of FA before I die. “When I was diagnosed, … Liz also suffers from kidney disease, a complication of the treatment for FA and will need a transplant. But

10Jan/15

Plymouth student saved by lung transplant is telling his story to save others – Plymouth Herald


Plymouth Herald

Plymouth student saved by lung transplant is telling his story to save others
Plymouth Herald
During his childhood and teenage years he says he has faced many challenges due to the shortage of organ donors. The BBC programme followed Matt as he underwent a desperate search for a new set of lungs – which have saved his life. “Being filmed was a

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09Jan/15

Religion events from around the Washington area – Washington Post


West Valley News

Religion events from around the Washington area
Washington Post
Saturday, 7:30 p.m.: Chamber music concert for brass and organ. … 1: SOUPer Bowl of Caring Food Drive Kick Off. The church’s youth groups will launch a food drive as part of a national youth-driven effort to raise awareness of hunger and poverty
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09Jan/15

Bud’s story: Transplant rescues Spirit Lake child from death – Devil’s Lake Daily Journal

Bud’s story: Transplant rescues Spirit Lake child from death
Devil’s Lake Daily Journal
She added that it is important for the community to know that this therapy is available and to bring awareness to the importance of organ donation. “Others are waiting for a … They flew them, all expense paid, to Houston for a week’s visit. “It was

09Jan/15

Organ Transplant Shortages: Kidney Recipient Wins Waiting Game of LIfe – Medical Tourism Magazine (press release) (registration) (blog)


Medical Tourism Magazine (press release) (registration) (blog)

Organ Transplant Shortages: Kidney Recipient Wins Waiting Game of LIfe
Medical Tourism Magazine (press release) (registration) (blog)
… Medical Center otherwise. “You’re never too old to get a transplant, if you’re in good condition,” said Ely, who had been on dialysis three times a week for the last three years since kidney failure sidelined him as a referee almost a decade ago