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21Apr/17

Today is National Blue-Green Day in support of organ donation – KCHA News


KCHA News

Today is National Blue-Green Day in support of organ donation
KCHA News
Staff at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City wearing blue and green in support of organ donation. Charles City, Iowa – Today marks National Blue – Green Day in honor and in support of organ donation. Natalie Oakes, Professional Outreach …
Organ donor awarenessSalmon Arm Observer
Why organ donation is so important9NEWS.com
From my heart: Organ donation really mattersWisconsin Rapids Tribune
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21Apr/17

Living Organ Donations Can Help Organ Donor Shortage – WTNH Connecticut News (press release)


WTNH Connecticut News (press release)

Living Organ Donations Can Help Organ Donor Shortage
WTNH Connecticut News (press release)
“Every single day 22 people die on the waiting list — waiting for either a kidney or a liver transplant,” said Sanjay Kulkarni, M.D., the medical director of the Center for Living Organ Donors at Yale New Haven Health. “Our feeling is that it’s the

21Apr/17

Because of You, I Lived: Organ Donors, Recipients Honored in the Valley – KVRR


KVRR

Because of You, I Lived: Organ Donors, Recipients Honored in the Valley
KVRR
“I’m just happy to start looking forward to life again,” said Jeff Ficek, who was the recipient of an organ donation. Ficek was diagnosed with an arthritic condition at the age of 17. For years, the medication he took for treatment helped give him a
New donor wall is unveiled at Sanford Medical CenterINFORUM

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21Apr/17

Hospital honored for organ donation efforts – 23 WIFR – WIFR


WIFR

Hospital honored for organ donation efforts – 23 WIFR
WIFR
More than 6000 people died last year in Illinois waiting for an organ transplant. A local hospital wants to lower that number as they encourage others to become …
OSF Saint Anthony organ donor event details life-saving results …Rockford Register Star
Mother recounts importance of son’s tissue donation at OSF St. A …WREX-TV

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20Apr/17

From my heart: Organ donation really matters – Wisconsin Rapids Tribune


Wisconsin Rapids Tribune

From my heart: Organ donation really matters
Wisconsin Rapids Tribune
It’s difficult to put into words the idea that another person’s heart has been beating in my chest for eight years now. The word that comes to mind is grateful. I received my heart transplant in the early hours of April 23, 2009, and since then I’ve
Organ donation saves livesECM Post Review
Bassett to host organ donor registration driveOneonta Daily Star
Organ donation awareness event set for April 24Huntington Herald Dispatch
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20Apr/17

Homicide victims rarely become organ donors. Scott Morin was one of the few. – WRTV Indianapolis


WRTV Indianapolis

Homicide victims rarely become organ donors. Scott Morin was one of the few.
WRTV Indianapolis
She was making pork chops. Her son, 24-year-old Scott Morin, was pacing around the house. Her daughter, Sarah, 27, was upstairs. Scott walked into the garage. Then, Morin heard a bang. “I heard a noise… I’d never heard a gunshot,” she said. “I wouldn

19Apr/17

Retired firefighter urges San Antonians to ‘save a life’ through organ donation – FOX 29


FOX 29

Retired firefighter urges San Antonians to ‘save a life’ through organ donation
FOX 29
SAN ANTONIO – April is ‘Donate Life Month’ and a retired firefighter is celebrating the moment that saved his life. Jay Williams marked the one year anniversary of his kidney transplant on Wednesday by teaming up with Christus Santa Rosa – Medical

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