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02Dec/17

Editorial: During the holidays, think about giving the most important gift of all – Gainesville Sun


Gainesville Sun

Editorial: During the holidays, think about giving the most important gift of all
Gainesville Sun
“Thousands more men, women and children are receiving a life-saving transplant opportunity each year,” Dr. Stuart Sweet, president of the UNOS board of directors, said in a prepared statement. “We are deeply grateful to all who have chosen to help

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02Dec/17

9-year-old gets life-saving liver transplant on Thanksgiving – WTMJ-TV (press release) (blog)


WTMJ-TV (press release) (blog)

9-year-old gets life-saving liver transplant on Thanksgiving
WTMJ-TV (press release) (blog)
Bella was only on the organ transplant waiting list for two days before getting her new liver on Thanksgiving. Her big brother Payton said his sister’s transplant is the best thing that could have happened to brave little Bella and his family who’s

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30Nov/17

Facing kidney failure, local man shares story to raise awareness for organ donation – The Spokesman-Review


The Spokesman-Review

Facing kidney failure, local man shares story to raise awareness for organ donation
The Spokesman-Review
Currently, 1,387 people in Washington are waiting for a kidney, according to LifeCenter Northwest, which manages the region’s organ donor program. Sacred Heart has 257 patients in the area waiting for a transplant, but patients come from across Eastern