Overcoming cultural qualms over organ donation
SBS
Rabbi Freilich says one way to help medical professionals identify any conditions a certain group, such as the Jewish community, places on organ donation would be to include specific labelling on driving licences. He says it’s a recommendation he’s …
The Gift of Life Can Start & Continue With YouInland Valley News
Gift of Hope Honors Illinois Donor FamilyMarketwired (press release)
Rose Parade to honor Duffy (with video)Braintree Forum

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Organ donation the best gift of all
Ballarat Courier
Organ donation the best gift of all. By FIONA HENDERSON. Dec. 12, 2013, 11:30 p.m.. TWO years ago, Ballarat’s Graham Mitchell was looking forward to a family Christmas get-together. Jo Forteath, nurse donation specialist with Donate for Life, with …

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Parents of Scots miracle baby thank organ donor for best ever present as they …
Scottish Daily Record
They’re backing a Scottish Government campaign to encourage people to tell loved ones about their wishes regarding organ donation. According to figures, almost two-thirds of donors in Scotland weren’t on the NHS Organ Donor Register at the time of …

Israel refuses blood donation from Ethiopian-born lawmaker
Ma’an News Agency
Israel refuses blood donation from Ethiopian-born lawmaker. Published yesterday (updated) 12/12/2013 18:34. Font- Font+. The refusal of Israel’s equivalent of the Red Cross, Magen David Adom, to accept blood from an Ethiopian Jewish lawmaker sparked …

Mum presented with organ donation award on behalf of 13-year-old daughter …
WalesOnline
A mum-of-two from Merthyr Tydfil joined organ donor families at an emotional ceremony honouring their loved ones for saving lives. Leanne Edwards, 34, was presented with a Welsh Award for Organ Donation at Cardiff’s City Hall on behalf of her daughter …