Dewsbury Reporter |
1891 residents alive thanks to organ donors
Dewsbury Reporter Sally Johnson, director of Organ Donation and Transplantation for NHS Blood and Transplant, said: “More people than ever in West Yorkshire are committing to organ donation and that is saving more lives than ever. “It’s amazing to picture all the people … |
America needs organ donorsThe Hutchinson NewsBecause of advances in medicine and technology, many of those waiting will live longer and more active lives with transplanted organs. Over the past 50 to 60 years, the numbers of organ transplants have mult…
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Make your decision count this DonateLife Week
Coffs Coast Advocate In 2016, a record 1,713 lives were saved through the generosity of 503 deceased organ donors and their families and 267 living donors. “Many people are not aware that the opportunity for organ donation is rare. Less than 2% of all hospital deaths are … |
Toowoomba Chronicle |
Organ donation: Young Sophie leaves a legacy of love
Toowoomba Chronicle But when a doctor approached them about organ donation, they were able to help others with Sophie’s help. “It was a pretty easy decision when they asked us about donating Sophie’s organs because she was such a loving girl,” Ms Bombski said. “It didn’t … |
DutchNews.nl |
Organ donor registrations top six million but 1.7 million say no
DutchNews.nl The number of people who have registered their objections to organ donation in the Dutch national register has reached 1.7 million – or 41% of those eligible to do so – according to new figures from national statistics agency CBS. In total, more than … |
WMUR Manchester |
Maine suicide death: ‘Hurry up’ because I’m an organ donor
WMUR Manchester A Maine man told a 911 dispatcher that he was killing himself and that first responders “need to hurry up because I’m an organ donor.” Police Chief David Bucknam said the man was still breathing when first responders arrived Sunday night, but he died a … Man killing self tells police: ‘Hurry up,’ I’m organ donorWLWT Cincinnati |
Joburg East Express |
August is organ donor month | Joburg East Express
Joburg East Express August is National Organ Donor Awareness Month. Organ donation changed Renee’s life | Sunshine Coast DailyThe Sunshine Coast Daily THE WAITING GAME | Northern StarNorthern Star |
Harwich and Manningtree Standard |
‘Stacey’s organ donation gave us some comfort after her death’
Harwich and Manningtree Standard THE one-year anniversary of Stacey Hansell’s organs being transplanted was marked by an anonymous letter from one of the recipients of her organs of her three donors. Her mum Jayne Cotton read it with Stacey’s daughter, who she left behind having taken … |
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Consider registering as an organ donor | Letters To The Editor …
LancasterOnline A July 9 Sunday LNP editorial (“An interminable wait”) asked readers what Pennsylvania should do to encourage organ donation. |
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Falkirk archer Martin targets honouring his donor at Transplant Games
Falkirk Herald “I had a kidney and pancreas transplant in 2012 and am taking part in memory of my donor. “I was diagnosed with renal failure in 2008 and was on dialysis for four years, pretty much tied to a machine three or four days a week. Now I’m living as much of … |