TheHealthSiteGovernment urged to strengthen organ donation normsTheHealthSiteCity-based BLK Super Specialty Hospital on Friday urged the Centre to strengthen provisions to encourage organ donations in the country, so that the dearth of organs for donat…
WalesOnline |
Young people should ‘have the chat’ about organ donation
WalesOnline We’re very proud to be doing our bit to support Organ Donation Week, which is underway. We’ve teamed up with Organ Donation Wales to try to impress upon young people to “have the chat” about their decision whether or not to become an organ donor if the … |
The Indian Express |
Youngest organ donor 14-month boy’s heart and kidney save two lives
The Indian Express Nilesh Mandlewala, president of Surat-based Donate Life, an initiative for organ donation, said the hospital doctors informed them about Somnath. “He had a brain haemorrhage and multiple fractures in skull. Somnath was declared brain dead on Sunday … Gujrat’s youngest organ donor, a 14-month boy’s heart and kidney save two livesTheHealthSite Youngest Cadaver Donor From Gujarat Saves Two LivesThe Quint |
Kidderminster Shuttle |
Stourport dance event to support organ donation campaign
Kidderminster Shuttle A KIDDERMINSTER dance school principal has organised a ballroom event to help raise money for charity in memory of an organ donor who saved his son’s life. The event will take place at Stourport Workmen’s Club from 7-10pm on Saturday, September 9 … |
Isle of Wight County Press |
Time to talk about organ donation — friend’s death prompts teacher to speak out
Isle of Wight County Press A TEACHER at The Island Free School, who lost a friend to a brain haemorrhage, is urging people to talk about organ donation. With Organ Donation Week running until Sunday, Emily Allcock, of Sandown, is supporting the NHS Blood and Transplant … Only 1.2pc of Malaysians have pledged to donate organs, says Lam ThyeMalay Mail Online |
Knoxville News Sentinel |
Could bells ‘ring in’ a new era for organ donation? Tennessee works to get more donors registered
Knoxville News Sentinel In six drivers’ services centers across Tennessee, employees will ring a bell and give you a round of applause if you register to be an organ donor when getting or renewing your driver’s license. Donate Life Tennessee hopes it will help bump the … |
KOMO News |
Baby heart transplant recipient inspires social media campaign to thank organ donor family
KOMO News Children’s Organ Transplant Association (COTA) is a national charity that helps raise money for transplant-related expenses. The Koenig family said volunteers are raising money for COTA in honor of patients like Ezra. Bothell volunteers are hoping to … |
Leicester Mercury |
More than a HUNDRED people die in Leicestershire waiting for an organ transplant
Leicester Mercury Anthony Clarkson, assistant director of organ donation and transplantation for NHS Blood and Transplant, said: “It’s a tragedy that people are dying unnecessarily every year in Leicestershire waiting for transplants. “We know that if everyone who … |
Derry Now |
Mayor of Derry and Strabane urges public to register as Organ Donors
Derry Now Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Councillor Maolíosa McHugh has pledged his support for organ donation and urged the public to register as an Organ Donor as part of Organ Donation week that takes place from 04-10 September. |
Organ donations: How to become an organ donorITV NewsThere are at least 6,414 people in the UK waiting for a transplant. Credit: PA Wire. Donor transplants can save lives, but this can only happen if donors and their families consent to donate their or…