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24Feb/18

Drug overdoses contribute to record number of organ donors … – Moberly Monitor Index


Moberly Monitor Index

Drug overdoses contribute to record number of organ donors …
Moberly Monitor Index
Two days before he died of a drug overdose, Tony Shires stripped off his shirt in the middle of Circleville’s Pumpkin Show to sop up his 5-year-old nephew’s bloody nose.Even when he was high, Tony was looking out for others, said sister Kelsey Shires

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24Feb/18

Organ donation memorial tree unveiled at Boston’s Pilgrim Hospital – Boston Standard


Boston Standard

Organ donation memorial tree unveiled at Boston’s Pilgrim Hospital
Boston Standard
It follows the creation of another organ donation memorial at Lincoln County Hospital, a site also run by ULHT. Natalie Dillamore, junior sister on the intensive care unit at Pilgrim Hospital, spoke of the significance of the installation, saying: “The

23Feb/18

UK Moves Toward Making Adults Presumed Organ Donors – New York Times


New York Times

UK Moves Toward Making Adults Presumed Organ Donors
New York Times
LONDON — Britain took a crucial step on Friday toward making all adults presumed organ donors unless they say otherwise, which would add the country to a growing list of those that have adopted the policy to address a chronic shortage for transplants
Organ donation consent law change could ‘undermine’ public trust, ethics experts warnThe Independent
MPs back ‘Max’s Bill’ for organ donation opt-out system | Metro NewsMetro
Ministers favour organ donor opt-out system in landmark voteITV News
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23Feb/18

WHL Suits up with Don Cherry to Promote Organ Donation – Presented by RE/MAX: Kamloops Blazers – Western Hockey League


Western Hockey League

WHL Suits up with Don Cherry to Promote Organ Donation – Presented by RE/MAX: Kamloops Blazers
Western Hockey League
Kamloops, BC – The Kamloops Blazers will take part in the WHL Suits up with Don Cherry to Promote Organ Donation – Presented by RE/MAX – on Friday, March 2 (7:00 p.m. PST) at the Sandman Centre when they host the Vancouver Giants. During this game, the

23Feb/18

North Devon MP: Decision to donate Keira’s organs should be ‘an inspiration’ to others – North Devon Gazette


North Devon Gazette

North Devon MP: Decision to donate Keira’s organs should be ‘an inspiration’ to others
North Devon Gazette
He said: “It could ensure that others sign up for organ donation and will give strength to those who face similar circumstances. “It is a story of how a very brave and, I am sure, very difficult decision to allow Keira’s organs to be donated has given

22Feb/18

Call for MPs to support organ donation system | Latest Weston-super … – Weston & Somerset Mercury


Weston & Somerset Mercury

Call for MPs to support organ donation system | Latest Weston-super …
Weston & Somerset Mercury
A Weston woman who received a kidney from her mum is calling on people to back a new organ donation system which could save thousands of lives.
Majority support ‘opt-out’ organ donation in the south west | Swindon …Swindon Advertiser

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22Feb/18

Julie Elliott MP: Change in organ donation law will save lives … – Sunderland Echo


Sunderland Echo

Julie Elliott MP: Change in organ donation law will save lives …
Sunderland Echo
Introducing a change in the law on organ donation could save as many as 500 lives a year – lives that you, your family or those close to you may treasure dearly. This Friday I will be backing Geoffrey Robinson’s Private Members’ Bill, which seeks to
Sheffield man waiting for bowel transplant issues opt-out organ …ITV News

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