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Tigers suit up for a cause
Medicine Hat News The promotion is an effort to raise funds for the Kidney Foundation of Canada and encourage organ donation. “It’s pretty fancy,” said Tigers captain Mark Rassell, who got to try on the first themed uniform in his team’s history last week. “It’s a cool … |
Wigan TodayFamily in anxious vigil after heart opWigan TodayAt age 27 he was told that he would only have five years to live without the new organ. Ever since, he and his family have campaigned to raise the awareness of organ donation so that other fam…
The Island Now |
Long Island’s first heart transplants performed this month
The Island Now Long Island’s first heart transplants were performed this month in Manhasset. Michelle Pinto, Northwell Health media relations director, said the transplants were performed on Feb. 19 and Feb. 26 at Sandra Atlas Bass Heart Hospital at North Shore … |
Wigan Today |
Family hopeful as brave heart op dad goes back into theatre
Wigan Today Louise’s dad, Tony Sedgwick, has thanked Wiganers and people from further afield for their support and is encouraging the public to spread the word about Dave so that more will sign up to the organ donation register. He said: “The hundreds of messages … |
Belfast Telegraph |
Mark Dobson: Corrie story’s a great way to spread transplant awareness
Belfast Telegraph It’s always good to keep spreading the positive message that help is available for everyone affected by kidney failure. Last week, Mum and I were once again surrounded by fellow transplant and dialysis patients at the renal unit at Belfast City … |
KCTV Kansas City |
Kansas baby with bad heart fights on at Children’s Mercy Hospital
KCTV Kansas City Until then, the Schafers are raising awareness for organ donation. “You’re giving your child the option to be a hero for someone else,” Cassie Schafer said. Once Colby does get that heart, his family said they are sure he’ll continue to win his battle … |
The Kingston Whig-Standard |
Advocate’s actions rewarded
The Kingston Whig-Standard Thirteen years ago this past Saturday, Labbett was given a second chance at life when she received a double lung transplant. The letter, an annual act of thanks, was for the family of her anonymous donor. On Monday, Labbett received a thank you of her … |
CBC.ca |
Manitoba breaks provincial kidney transplant record, but 200 still on wait list
CBC.ca Another 30 Manitobans are waiting for heart, lung and liver transplants, said Roberta Koscielny with Transplant Manitoba. ‘It’s a miracle that such a surgery is even possible.’ – Agnes Bartel. Goertzen said wait times are a product of a complex set of … |
The Express TribuneAfter renal and cornea: KP govt zooms in on bone marrow transplantationThe Express TribuneTo promote organ donation, it was recommended that elementary and secondary education department, apart from the higher education department in…
Hickory Daily Record |
Hickory woman adjusts to life after heart transplant
Hickory Daily Record She also plans to get involved with raising awareness about organ donation. “Get registered and talk to your family about it,” she said. Simply having the signature heart on your driver’s license isn’t enough, she said. According to Donate Life America … |