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Many people not actually registered for organ donation
Kelowna Capital News Marilyn Byfield, a volunteer with BC Transplant, is part of a team that sets up an organ donation registration table at the London drugs in Kelowna every month. The booth has two purposes; to register donors, and also to inform people their driver’s … |
Indiana Gazette |
Sen. White’s bill on organ donation sent to Gov. Wolf
Indiana Gazette The House of Representatives has given final legislative approval to a bill introduced by state Sen. Don White, R-Indiana, intended to promote organ donation efforts and donor designations on Pennsylvania driver’s licenses and identification cards. Senator White’s Bill Promoting Organ Donation Sent to GovernorThe Kittanning Paper |
Albuquerque JournalOrgan donor to be featured on Rose Parade floatAlbuquerque JournalJohn and Judith Madrid, parents of Jonathan Paul Madrid, finish decorating a floral portrait of their son, who died at age 18 in August and whose liver went to his fri…
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Couple spreads importance of organ donation
13WMAZ “All of this is possible because of donors. I wouldn’t be here, my husband wouldn’t be here, our two children wouldn’t be here,” said Engebretsen, “So I just really encourage everyone to please talk about organ donation.” She says it’s important for … |
CTV News |
Rock rolls between Canadians to raise organ donation awareness
CTV News ‘Let’s Rock Canada’, the brainchild of Dr. Gregory Powell, will see a statue of rock passed between Canadians to remind people to sign up for organ donation and to ensure the donor’s family and friends are aware of the plans. Carved into the rock are … |
CInewsNow |
East Peoria boy remembered for giving the gift of life with organ donations
CInewsNow He lost a battle to asthma on Father’s Day of 2010. Now, five-years-later, his father is sharing the story of his son’s last gift — his organs. “My wife asked about organ donation, we all looked at each other and said, yeah that makes sense. We knew … |
KOAT Albuquerque |
Rose Bowl float to honor organ donor from Belen
KOAT Albuquerque DOUG: ON JANUARY 1 JONATHAN’S FLORAL PORTRAIT WILL BE ON THE DONATE LIFE ROSE BOWL PARADE FLOAT CALLED TREASURE LIFE’S JOURNEY. EACH YEAR MORE THAN 29,000 LIVES ARE SAVED THROUGH ORGAN DONATION. |
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Miami senator seeking increased organ donations
Florida Politics (blog) A Democratic state lawmaker has filed a bill designed to nudge Floridians toward greater participation in the state’s organ donor program. Miami Sen. Gwen Margolis filed SB 1066 Tuesday, a bill relating to “Anatomical Gifts,” a sincere kind of gift if … |
BBC News |
Fraser Bates killed by car after Christmas party saved 8 lives by organ donation
Daily Mail A seven-year-old boy who died alongside his father when they were hit by a car following a Christmas party has saved more lives after his mother donated his organs. Little Fraser was walking hand-in-hand with his father Stuart, 43, when they were … Organs of Fraser Bates, 7, donated after fatal crashBBC News Mother donated son’s organs after he was tragically killed in Llantrisant car …Carmarthen Journal ‘I hope I can pass on some love to someone else’ Mother of seven-year-old boy …WalesOnline South Wales Evening Post –Mirror.co.uk all 31 news articles » |
BBC News |
Scots government ‘not opposed’ to opt-out organ donation
BBC News The Scottish government would consider an organ donation opt-out if a similar system trialled in Wales goes well. Health minister Maureen Watt said she was not opposed to the idea of an opt-out system “in principle”. However, she voiced concerns about … Scots must not be left behind on organ donationGlasgow Evening Times Ministers looking long-term on organ donation system, MSPs toldHerald Scotland Organ donation campaign launched at StormontU.TV Holyrood.com –Belfast Telegraph all 22 news articles » |