Father honoured in death after donated organs saved lives
Sutton Guardian
Mrs Baxter, who is also registered as an organ donor, said: “When I look back on the last 36 hours of his life, I know that the kindness shown to us by the donor team nurses helped my family to understand what a marvellous thing Peter had agreed to do.
Organ donor Kim honoured at special awards ceremonyGazette
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My daughter’s organs gave life to three people… and made her tragedy bearableEvening Standard
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Critical need for pediatric organ donors
WTNH Connecticut News (press release)
BLOOMFIELD, Conn. (WTNH) — There are children on the list of patients waiting for a donated organ, but the number of young donors is far less, compared to adults who are willing to donate. Organ donation is not an easy decision for many adults and …

Change in organ donation policy brings award for Rietz
Champaign/Urbana News-Gazette
Champaign County State’s Attorney Julia Rietz said she had a visit from a representative of Gift of Hope Organ and Tissue Donor Network, who explained what could have been done to both preserve the integrity of the investigation and still permit a …

Heart recipient touts organ donation
Parkersburg News
Heart recipient touts organ donation. October 16, 2015. By JANELLE PATTERSON , The Marietta Times. Save |. BELPRE – Linda Marks Wednesday didn’t look like a heart transplant recipient as she prepared more than 60 pounds of ground pork for a …

Poem marks importance of organ donation
Marquette Mining Journal
Poem marks importance of organ donation. October 15, 2015. By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar , Mining Journal. Save |. Dear Annie: Several years ago, you printed a poem about organ donation. I carried it until it ripped to shreds. I’m in end-stage …
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State’s Attorney recognized for organ donations
IllinoisHomePage.net
In any homicide or questionable death, it’s the coroner, not the family, who has the final say whether organs can be donated. In many counties, including Champaign, the coroner wouldn’t allow the donation, but the State’s Attorney changed that in a big …

Organ donor Kim honoured at special awards ceremony
Gazette
Sally Johnson, Director of Organ Donation and Transplantation at NHS Blood and Transplant, said: “We have been overwhelmed by the pride and experiences shared by the hundreds of families who have accepted the award on their loved one’s behalf.
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Family declines organ donation following changes
Western Star
“Wanting to donate Derek’s organs was something we felt would have helped make sense out of something that seemed so senseless,” said Shawna. “With a death that couldn’t be prevented, at least there was some kind of light at the end of the tunnel.”.

Poem may make people aware of importance of organ donation
Fairfield Daily Republic
Dear Annie: Several years ago, you printed a poem about organ donation. I carried it until it ripped to shreds. I’m in end-stage renal failure and want people to be aware of the importance of organ donation. Please reprint it. — Not Giving Up Dear Not …
Organ donations can leave major impact on others’ livesPaducah Sun
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