30Aug/17

Ireland to introduce opt-out system on organ donation – as England and Northern Ireland lag behind – Mirror.co.uk


Mirror.co.uk

Ireland to introduce opt-out system on organ donation – as England and Northern Ireland lag behind
Mirror.co.uk
Join our campaign to save lives by changing the law on organ donation. Wales and Scotland are leading the way with the opt-out system. It’s long past time England and Northern Ireland joined them. Sign our petition by visiting mirror.co.uk/lawforlife

30Aug/17

Be careful of scams related to Harvey damage – Iron Mountain Daily News


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Be careful of scams related to Harvey damage
Iron Mountain Daily News
Scam artists exploit the sympathy of donors to steal donations or get consumers’ sensitive financial information. Residents can avoid disaster scams and contribute to relief efforts by doing a little research before making a donation. Follow these tips:.
Be on Alert for Harvey-related scamsUPMatters.com

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30Aug/17

Can Jews donate organs? Second volume from Orthodox rabbis delves in – Canadian Jewish News (blog)


Canadian Jewish News (blog)

Can Jews donate organs? Second volume from Orthodox rabbis delves in
Canadian Jewish News (blog)
Now the International Rabbinic Fellowship (IRF), a modern (or “open”) Orthodox rabbinic organization, has published its second volume on this subject, titled Halakhic Realities: Collected Essays on Organ Donation. The first, Halakhic Realities

30Aug/17

Supporters fill blood donor clinic in honour of injured Cambridge boy – Cambridge Times


Cambridge Times

Supporters fill blood donor clinic in honour of injured Cambridge boy
Cambridge Times
A GoFundMe online fundraising account was created to assist the family in out-of-pocket health-related costs. The Help For Boston account’s target, originally set at $10,000 was quickly surpassed, raising more than $26,000 for the Cambridge family.

30Aug/17

Canadian rugby league club Toronto Wolfpack create jersey to aid organ donation in memory of Violet-Grace – St Helens Star


St Helens Star

Canadian rugby league club Toronto Wolfpack create jersey to aid organ donation in memory of Violet-Grace
St Helens Star
She is a real life Superhero. Please join Ryan Brierley and the Toronto Wolfpack as we honour Violet’s legacy, and raise money and awareness for organ donation, with all proceeds going towards @livelifegivelifeuk, a UK based Organ Donation Charity. ✨ .