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03Feb/18

Teen made heartbreaking decision to donate mum’s organs after she died in tragic accident – WalesOnline


WalesOnline

Teen made heartbreaking decision to donate mum’s organs after she died in tragic accident
WalesOnline
“When the specialist nurse for organ donation broached the subject of donating mam’s organs I knew exactly what she wanted because of our conversation about my school work and so I consented. “I wouldn’t have dreamed of going against her wishes, as

02Feb/18

For Adam McCormick, organ donation hits as close to home as possible – The Hockey News


The Hockey News

For Adam McCormick, organ donation hits as close to home as possible
The Hockey News
“For Adam to play and compete the way he has is unbelievable,” said his agent, Chad Levitt. “To be able to stay focused on not only hockey, but school – there’s so much pressure on these players that are draft eligible.” No matter what happens at the

02Feb/18

Relatives will have a say in organ donation in ‘yes unless’ donor register – DutchNews.nl


DutchNews.nl

Relatives will have a say in organ donation in ‘yes unless’ donor register
DutchNews.nl
Relatives who really do not want their family member to donate their organs after death will still have the final say if the Netherlands switches to a ‘yes unless’ donor register, the bill’s backer Pia Dijkstra said on Friday. Dijkstra, an MP for the

02Feb/18

Giving the Gift of Life After Death: Organ and body donation one way to leave a legacy – KATU


KATU

Giving the Gift of Life After Death: Organ and body donation one way to leave a legacy
KATU
Choosing to donate your body or parts of it after you die is one way to leave a lasting legacy. But there’s a difference between being an organ donor and donating your whole body to science. “In a way body donation is vital for physicians and students

02Feb/18

Mother loses 8-year-old daughter, says organ donations are ‘critical’ – First Coast News


First Coast News

Mother loses 8-year-old daughter, says organ donations are ‘critical’
First Coast News
“I said ‘I want two things: I want to cremate her and I want to donate her organs’,” Jennifer recalled. It’s a decision many families have to make on the worst day of their lives. “Most of our patients are unexpected deaths, so that makes it even more