14Jul/17

Organ donor register could become opt-out as MPs vote on life-saving measure – The Independent

Organ Donor, Transplant laws,

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Organ donor register could become opt-out as MPs vote on life-saving measure
The Independent
Organ donation could become an opt-out system in England after an upcoming parliamentary vote on the issue. Currently, people must join the NHS organ donor register or tell a close friend or family member of their wishes before their organs can be …
Third of Hartlepool’s population become organ donors – but more …Hartlepool Mail
Nearly 2,000 people now alive in West Yorkshire thanks to organ …Ilkley Gazette
Bringing awareness to organ donation | News | witf.orgwitf.org
Crewe Chronicle
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14Jul/17

Tucson teen’s legacy lives on as an organ donor – KVOA Tucson News

Organ Donor

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Tucson teen’s legacy lives on as an organ donor
KVOA Tucson News
A San Miguel High School graduate who tragically drowned will help others as an organ donor. Victoria Arias, 18, was found unresponsive in the family’s backyard pool earlier this week. She died a few days later. “Victoria Arias was a very special person.
13Jul/17

Ray of hope for desperately ill Winsford boy as Government pledges to back organ donor campaign – ChesterChronicle.co.uk

Organ Donation, Organ Donor,

ChesterChronicle.co.uk

Ray of hope for desperately ill Winsford boy as Government pledges to back organ donor campaign
ChesterChronicle.co.uk
First Secretary of State Damian Green, who was standing in for Theresa May, paid tribute to Max and his family ‘at this incredibly difficult time’ and admitted that ‘more can be done’ to boost numbers on the organ donor register. He said: “Over the …
13Jul/17

334 reasons why you should sign up to be an organ donor in Bristol … – Bristol Post

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Bristol Post

13Jul/17

CCM Student on a Mission to Increase Organ Donor Awareness – Parsippany Focus

Organ Donation, Organ Donor,

Parsippany FocusCCM Student on a Mission to Increase Organ Donor AwarenessParsippany FocusThe organ donation process helped them become experts on the subject. For one thing, they learned that the number of Americans who die every day from an inability…

12Jul/17

Thousands gather to celebrate 15-year-old organ donor’s life – KCCI Des Moines

Organ Donor,

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Thousands gather to celebrate 15-year-old organ donor’s life
KCCI Des Moines
Nearly 2,000 people packed into the gym at Charles City Middle School to say goodbye to a boy many call a hero. Logan Luft died July 6 after an ATV accident.
More than 1,600 people gather in Charles City to remember Logan …Mason City Globe Gazette
Luft remembered for inspiring others | Local News | wcfcourier.comWaterloo Cedar Falls Courier

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11Jul/17

Organ donation – how to register for a donor card and how to opt out – The Sun

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The Sun

Organ donation – how to register for a donor card and how to opt out
The Sun
Organ donation is when someone gives an organ to help someone who needs a transplant. There is no age limit on being a donor, but a few medical conditions can prevent you from donating. You can donate after death or as a living donation. The latter …
Rising numbers on organ donor list in regionYorkshire Post
More than 50000 people alive today thanks to organ donationITV News
Call for Redditch residents to join organ donor register and save livesRedditch Standard
Plymouth Herald –ChesterChronicle.co.uk –Cornwall Live
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11Jul/17

Improved kidney transplant policy helps African-American candidates – South Florida Caribbean News

Kidney, Organ Donor, Organ Failure,

South Florida Caribbean News

Improved kidney transplant policy helps African-American candidates
South Florida Caribbean News
RICHMOND, VA – Improvements in national kidney transplant policy have evened the rates at which African-American transplant candidates receive kidneys from deceased donors, according to data from United Network for Organ Sharing(UNOS).

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10Jul/17

Special place awaits organ donors – Hong Kong Standard (press release)

Organ Donor

Hong Kong Standard (press release)

Special place awaits organ donors
Hong Kong Standard (press release)
Families of deceased organ donors can now apply to have the ashes of their loved ones scattered at the Tseung Kwan O Memorial Garden. Under the “Big Love Benefactor” program – aimed at encouraging organ donation – a commemorative plaque will also …