17Oct/18

The remarkable number of Nottingham people who have donated a kidney to a total stranger – Nottinghamshire Live


Nottinghamshire Live

The remarkable number of Nottingham people who have donated a kidney to a total stranger
Nottinghamshire Live
“More than 250 people in the UK die each year in the UK simply because there are not enough organs available from deceased donors. “Most donors are motivated simply by the desire to improve the health of another human. “The process of donating a …
The number of Leicestershire people who have donated a kidney to complete strangersLeicestershire Live

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17Oct/18

Golfer thanks cornea donors for allowing him to go back to living life with ease – Clydebank Post


Clydebank Post

Golfer thanks cornea donors for allowing him to go back to living life with ease
Clydebank Post
… who hear my story think about joining the organ donor register and sharing their decision.” In 2017/18, there were 339 cornea transplants carried out in Scotland, with the surgery made possible thanks to the generosity of deceased donors and their

17Oct/18

Organ donation awareness in Big B’s honor – Times of India


Times of India

Organ donation awareness in Big B’s honor
Times of India
Lectures were arranged to highlight the importance of organ donation. Besides some cultural programs were arranged too. The movement was important considering it drove home a much needed point. The organisers hope with this, more people come forth …

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17Oct/18

Organ donor shortage in Luxembourg – Delano.lu

Delano.luOrgan donor shortage in LuxembourgDelano.luAnyone in need of an organ donor in Luxembourg is in for a long wait as the grand duchy has among the lowest donor rates of any Eurotransplant member. According to figures published by the Luxembourg …

17Oct/18

Watchdog may ban controversial Jesus organ donation ad – Premier


Premier

Watchdog may ban controversial Jesus organ donation ad
Premier
… wasn’t aware that his organ donor status was no longer on his license. “Once I started writing I realised that the complexity of the Australian Organ donation could be explained. “In the end Jesus donating his organs is exactly what I think Jesus
Complaints about ‘irreverent’ organ donation ad may get it bannedPatheos (blog)
New ad claims Jesus would donate his organsEternity News

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17Oct/18

After 2 decades of giving, Chicago man makes 500th blood donation – The Week Magazine


The Week Magazine

After 2 decades of giving, Chicago man makes 500th blood donation
The Week Magazine
Richard Packman, 74, first donated blood in the early 1990s, and after being told by a phlebotomist he had “big veins,” the Chicago resident made the switch to platelets. “It takes longer than a blood donation, but it’s well worth it,” he told The

17Oct/18

After 2 decades of giving, Chicago man makes 500th blood donation – The Week Magazine


The Week Magazine

After 2 decades of giving, Chicago man makes 500th blood donation
The Week Magazine
It all started with a blood drive at his church. Richard Packman, 74, first donated blood in the early 1990s, and after being told by a phlebotomist he had “big veins,” the Chicago resident made the switch to platelets. “It takes longer than a blood

17Oct/18

FBI looking at Manhattan DA’s office over potential undue influence in handling of cases, sources say – Herald-Mail Media

FBI looking at Manhattan DA’s office over potential undue influence in handling of cases, sources say
Herald-Mail Media
(and) there is the more subtle (and non-criminal) possibility that prosecutors who are aware of campaign donations might be unconsciously biased in favor of their contributors, even if those prosecutors believe that their decisions are entirely

17Oct/18

FBI looking at Manhattan DA’s office over potential undue influence in handling of cases, sources say – Finger Lakes Times

FBI looking at Manhattan DA’s office over potential undue influence in handling of cases, sources say
Finger Lakes Times
(and) there is the more subtle (and non-criminal) possibility that prosecutors who are aware of campaign donations might be unconsciously biased in favor of their contributors, even if those prosecutors believe that their decisions are entirely