KCRG |
Years after children’s death, father stresses the importance of organ donation
KCRG ANAMOSA, Iowa (KCRG-TV9) – As part of Donate Life month, an event Friday afternoon in Anamosa aimed to change and save lives. The Jones Regional Medical Center and the Iowa Donor Network worked to raise awareness of the need for organ donation. |
13abc Action News |
Local non-profit and families raise awareness for organ donation
13abc Action News Now, decades later, White is happy and healthy and advocating for organ donation. He’s the chairman of a Toledo non-profit called the Alliance for Paired Kidney Donation. He says they help people find a donor and, in a lot of cases, those donors have … Cannock man gives backing to Organ Donor Register after ‘getting life back’ following transplantCannock Mercury Energy, optimism, gratitude follow transplantGreen Bay Press Gazette |
CBC.ca |
Manitoba Liberals pledge to expand organ donation
CBC.ca If at any Manitobans wished to change their organ donation status they could do so online. Manitoba has one of the lowest participation rates in Canada for organ donation, added the Liberals. “We can do better and must do better,” said the release. Lib plan to drive organ donationWinnipeg Sun Manitoba Liberals Have Plan for Organ DonationChrisD.ca Bokhari would link organ–donor option to driving licence renewalWinnipeg Free Press |
Campaign on Body, Organ DonationThe New Indian ExpressConvenor of Body and Organ Donation Initiative (BODI), Dr Pravas Acharya said 500 representatives from 30 districts will attend the programme. As many as 300 body and organ donors will be honoured w…
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Gráinne spreads organ donation message on TV
The Kerryman Gráinne O’Sullivan, who lost her husband Ger Foley to Cystic Fibrosis, said she wanted to use the media exposure to promote the issue of organ donation. Gráinne appeared on the show alongside her late husband’s friend Brian O’Sullivan, the man whose … |
My Twin Tiers.com |
Flag Raising for Organ Donation
My Twin Tiers.com “The good that can come out of being an organ donor, tissue donor, can stretch further than you can imagine,” said Corcoran. “Every organ donor can save eight lives, every tissue donor can enhance up to 50 lives, and everyone can give the gift of sight … Organ donation bill signed into lawfox13now.com It’s Probably Time To Talk To Your Loved Ones About Organ DonationElite Daily (blog) Vivienne is supporting Organ Donor WeekFingal Independent TODAYonline –Morning Times –Gant Daily all 30 news articles » |
Globalnews.ca |
Organ donation advocate passes away during double lung transplant
Globalnews.ca Mark Dolter had big plans for a life with new lungs. The 51-year-old wanted to marry his fiancée on a beach in Hawaii and watch his brand new grandson grow up. “He was born just last week,” Dolter said in an interview with Global News in March. “I’d … |
fox13now.com |
Organ donation bill signed into law
fox13now.com SALT LAKE CITY — Governor Gary Herbert signed a bill Thursday that is designed to save lives. House Bill 93 gives students the opportunity to register as an organ, eye and tissue donor even if they don’t have a driver’s license. The bill requires all … It’s Probably Time To Talk To Your Loved Ones About Organ DonationElite Daily (blog) China’s long, slow battle to boost organ donationTODAYonline VRMC holds ceremony for organ donors, recipientsBrownsville Herald Oskaloosa news –Northern California News –Herscher Pilot all 25 news articles » |
ValdostaToday.com |
Organ Donation: Truly the Ultimate Gift
ValdostaToday.com Laurie Carter, a resident of Nashville, Georgia, would have never envisioned she’d be speaking at organizations to raise awareness of organ donation, but that’s exactly what she does now. In December of 2006, Laurie lost her 16-year-old son in a tragic … |
Cape Coral Daily BreezeNight For Life: Organ donation fundraiser to be held MondayCape Coral Daily BreezeA fundraiser is being hosted by the Organ Transplant Recipients of Southwest Florida, Inc. in Fort Myers next week to benefit the Fletcher Fund, al…