The Young Witness |
Organ donation gave Brenda the gift of life
The Young Witness “Apparently it’s quite rare to meet up with someone else waiting for organs from the same donor and we were also from the same area, so it was quite strange,” Ms Owen said. Figures from the Australian and New Zealand Organ Donation Registry and the … |
St Helens Star |
Violet-Grace’s mum pays tribute to her ‘forever four-year-old’ on what would have been her first week at school
St Helens Star The 30-year-old also shared the post to raise awareness for Organ Donation Week, after she and her husband Glenn made the decision to donate Violet’s kidneys and pancreas – saving two lives. She added: “I would ask that anyone who reads my post, that … |
Glamorgan Gem |
Ceri’s gift of a kidney helps a stranger lead a full and happy life …
Glamorgan Gem A local accountant is urging people to join the Organ Donor Register in support of last week’s Organ Donation Week (September 4 – 10) after she herself … |
DailyNurse (blog) |
Nurse of the Week: Calvin Kennedy, UAB Nurse and Kidney Transplant Recipient, Climbs Mount Kilimanjaro to …
DailyNurse (blog) He made the trip to Tanzania, Africa over the summer with 11 other members of Team Mountain who were motivated to bring awareness to organ donation. Unfortunately, Kennedy was an hour and a half into the last climb when his body wouldn’t let him climb … |
Coventry Telegraph |
This bedside table tells harrowing story of how tragic girl, 4, was killed
Coventry Telegraph Rebecca shared the post to raise awareness for Organ Donation Week, after she and husband Glenn made the brave decision to donate Violet’s kidneys and pancreas once they knew she could not be saved. “I would ask that anyone who reads my post, that … |
Bridport and Lyme Regis News |
“Everything I do now is in my donor’s memory”: Why this woman is backing calls to talk about organ donation
Bridport and Lyme Regis News Katrina Vernon will mark the one year anniversary of her kidney transplant this month – as NHS Blood and Transplant uses the annual Organ Donation Week to urge people to tell their families they want to become donors. The organisation said 46 people in … |
The Straits TimesParents of heart donor to meet recipient, Singapore News & Top …The Straits TimesIt has been two years since Mr Mark Kok Wah, 46, and his wife, Ms Ariess Tan, 43, received the worst news any parent could hear. Their 18-year-old d…
Mirror.co.uk |
Tiny details on bedside table tell heartbreaking story of four-year-old girl’s death
Mirror.co.uk Rebecca shared the post to raise awareness for Organ Donation Week, after she and husband Glenn made the brave decision to donate Violet’s kidneys and pancreas once they knew she could not be saved. “I would ask that anyone who reads my post, that … |
Burton Mail |
Castle Gresley youngster Ellie Sneath, 4, shows support for organ donation
Burton Mail A four-year-old from Castle Gresley who expressed a wish to join the organ donation register to “help other people” has been praised by her mum, after her involvement with organ donation awareness week saw her take a home a cash prize. Ellie Sneath … |
Burton Mail |
Castle Gresley youngster Ellie ,4, is latest to show support for organ donation
Burton Mail A four-year-old from Castle Gresley who expressed a wish to join the organ donation register to “help other people” has been praised by her mum, after her involvement with organ donation awareness week saw her take a home a cash prize. Ellie Sneath … |