The Scotsman |
Medics ‘shouldn’t force organ donation‘ if family are opposed, say experts
The Scotsman Healthcare professionals must not be made to force through an organ donation against the wishes of a distressed family, experts have told MSPs. The Scottish Parliament’s Heath Committee heard claims medics would be put in a “very difficult” position if … |
Star2.comAge is no barrier to kidney donation if you are healthyStar2.comWhen Simah Empaling heard her child was gravely ill from kidney failure in 2012, she went on a hunger strike. She badly wanted to see her daughter, Ibi Uding, who was on dialysis….
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Bikers ride to spread awareness on organ donation
The New Indian Express BENGALURU: More than 100 Harley Davidson bike riders drove on the outskirts of the city on Sunday to create awareness about organ donation. The initiative ‘Ride for a Cause’ was in association with Harley Davidson and SPARSH Hospitals. The riders … |
Alton Daily NewsIllinois Officials Fight Organ Donation MythsAlton Daily NewsIllinois officials and religious leaders are hoping the National Donor Sabbath this weekend will convince people to look past some of the common misconceptions about organ don…
WLNE-TV (ABC6)RI boy honored in Rose Parade for organ donation that saved 3 livesWLNE-TV (ABC6)RI boy honored in Rose Parade for organ donation that saved 3 lives. A six-year-old Coventry boy who was killed in a car crash in 2009, received a special ho…
KIMT 3 |
Organ recipient meets donating family.
KIMT 3 “He had just gotten his permit and learned a little bit during his moped course on organ donation. So, he came home and asked what I thought about it and how I felt, and I told him that I was an organ donor and we kind of talked about why it’s … |
Morganton News Herald |
Spirit of man killed in crash lives on through organ donation
Morganton News Herald After a man died in a tragic car crash in October, one family is thankful for the memories they have with him and his decision to be an organ donor. Bryant “Cowboy” Thomas Howard , 25, died on Oct. 24 after rolling his Jeep on Oct. 22. Now, his family … |
WLKY LouisvilleWife chooses organ donation to allow husband to live onWLKY LouisvilleLinda and Doyle Patton were married for nearly 32 years. When he died, she chose to carry on his legacy through organ donation. Advertisement. Wife chooses organ donat…
Illinois News NetworkIllinois officials seek to fight myths about organ donationIllinois News NetworkIllinois officials and religious leaders are hoping the National Donor Sabbath this weekend will convince people to look past some of the common miscon…
WLKY LouisvilleWLKY, KODA raising awareness for organ donationWLKY LouisvilleMore than 100,000 people across the nation are in need of a life-saving organ transplant. On average, 20 people die each day in the U.S. waiting for an organ transplant. Studi…