Increase organ and tissue donations by raising awareness with funded activities in DonateLife WeekWauchope GazetteLocal organisations are encouraged to share in $430,000 now available from the federal Coalition government for community-based campaigns …
Times of Malta |
With two transplants under his belt, survivor leads march for organ …
Times of Malta The Transplant Support Group and the Renal Unit at Mater Dei Hospital yesterday organised a World Kidney Day Fun Walk that was attended by President Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca and her husband, Edgar. Photos: Matthew Mirabelli. A man who “gained back … ‘The only way I’m going to get better is to get a transplant‘The Register/Advertiser ‘The only way I’m going to get better is to get a transplant’ | Local …The Hants Journal |
Lariat Saddleback College |
Multiple Saddleback College departments and donor organizations collaborate to host ‘Save a Life Week: Blood …
Lariat Saddleback College The demonstration addressed information about organ procurement in the state of California from multiple experts on the topic. Joe Salcido, a current Saddleback College faculty member, was included in the panel due to his position on a kidney … |
CBC.ca |
‘Forever grateful:’ Michael Saunders gets life-altering kidney after 4½-year wait
CBC.ca “I want people to be aware that people need kidneys. If they sign their donor cards, people like me in kidney failure have an opportunity to get one. “And the person who passes away can change lives.” With his new-found freedom from the dialysis chair … |
Belfast Telegraph |
Two mums on why they’re happy to give their sons the gift of life … for a second time
Belfast Telegraph Jo-Anne and Mark are now waiting on a date for their surgery which they hope will be soon. The mother and son are known for their campaigning on behalf of patients waiting on organ donation and Jo-Anne was delighted to be recently appointed Northern … |
Swindon Advertiser |
Women five times more likely to donate an organ than men …
Swindon Advertiser WIVES are five times more likely than men to donate a kidney to their partner than vice versa, researchers have found. Evidence suggests they are… |
This Is Wiltshire |
Women five times more likely to donate an organ than men, research shows
This Is Wiltshire She plans to donate proceeds to the Give a Kidney – One’s Enough charity and Wiltshire Air Ambulance. Her remaining kidney only functions at 17% and it is highly likely she will need a transplant in future. Jasie, from West Swindon, will take on the … |
Red Deer AdvocateRebels dress up like Don for a dayRed Deer AdvocateNine teams across the league in the month of March are hosting the promotion to help bring awareness to organ donations, and fans will have a chance to bid on the limited-edition jerse…
Week Facts |
World Kidney Day : Study says 87% Kidney Donors are Women
Week Facts This is the reason why they hesitate to donate a kidney. Men keep the freedom to get married again, while women again Do not marry, “said professor Gupta. Studies have found that the scenario in cities is changing rapidly. The awareness of urbanization … |
Independent OnlineClimbing Kili buys kidney patients hope | Cape Times – IOLIndependent OnlineFor 11 UCT students, braving a six-day journey in below zero conditions and an exhausting trek to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro …and more »