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Sports pundits throw their weight behind organ donation campaign
Herald Scotland BBC Match of the Day pundit and former Liverpool and Scotland player Hansen said: “Quite often, organ donation isn’t something you even think about until you know someone directly affected by it. That’s why this campaign is so important, because it … |
Irish Independent |
We must move from organ donor cards to a list
Irish Independent I now always carry my organ donor card in my wallet. But, as we all know, we often leave our wallet and driver’s licence behind, which delays any decision regarding organ donation or discussions with next-of-kin. Investigating the matter further, I … |
State Loses Bid for Immunity Over Organ Donation ErrorNew York Law Journal (registration)ALBANY – The State is liable for damages to the family of deceased Bronx woman whose eyes were harvested against her wishes after she was mistakenly included in an…
The Malay Mail Online |
No restriction to organ donation, religious groups say
The Malay Mail Online File photo shows representatives from the Taoist, Muslim and Buddhist religions sitting next to Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Tan Sri Joseph Kurup during an interfaith prayer at a Buddhist temple in Kuala Lumpur March 12, 2014. — Reuters … |
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Walnut Creek: CHP officer’s widow urges organ donation
Contra Costa Times WALNUT CREEK — As Karen Youngstrom drove into the John Muir Medical Center parking lot Friday, she flashed back 19 months to the day she was driven to the hospital in a squad car, knowing very little about the condition of her husband, a mortally … |
Dallas Morning News |
Blue nail polish sold to benefit Coppell-based organ donor group
Dallas Morning News The color is based on Taylor’s eyes. Learn more and purchase at taylorsgift.org. April is National Donate Life Month. Taylor’s Gift hopes to raise $100,000 help provide financial help to families touched by organ donation. Last year’s campaign raised … |
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Mission raising awareness about organ donation
Asheville Citizen-Times “I wouldn’t be sitting here where I am if it hadn’t been for my organ donor and their family,” she said. Duncan Quinn, 39, underwent a double lung transplant in June 2011. Quinn, who grew up in Asheville, was born with cystic fibrosis, which causes … Organ donors honored at ceremonyBeckley Register-Herald |
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Lukewarm feedback on organ donation
The Star Online ARE you an organ donor? In this week’s The Star Online poll, 58% of respondents said they were not. When asked if they had pledged to become organ donors, 368 respondents said “no” while 270 respondents said “yes”. For those who answered “no”, 295 … |
Rock the Puzzle, Musical Fashionation, Women in Sports and Events luncheon …The Plain Dealer$100 minimum donation. Certified divers form a team or be paired with other divers to assemble a giant 220-piece puzzle underwater. Includes commemorative t-s…
RutartanBlood donation reaches goal thanks to generous studentsRutartanThe Virginia Blood Services (VBS) Bloodmobile made a trip to Radford University, parking outside the Bonnie and giving students a chance to give back to the community and save lives…