05Oct/18

Point of View: Why I oppose the change to opt-out organ donation system despite needing a kidney – ITV News


ITV News

Point of View: Why I oppose the change to opt-out organ donation system despite needing a kidney
ITV News
Point of View is an ITV News series where we invite people to share their opinion on stories and issues that matter to them. Rosy Edwards is one of thousands in the UK who rely on other people’s organs to stay alive. But she says the planned change

05Oct/18

Upcoming blood donation opportunities Oct. 16-31 – Times Record

Times RecordUpcoming blood donation opportunities Oct. 16-31Times RecordThe American Red Cross has announced upcoming blood drives at the following locations: Brunswick: Oct. 17. 1-6 p.m., Saint Charles Brunswick, 132 McKeen St.; Oct. 19, 9 a.m. to 2 p…

05Oct/18

Loved adventurer’s legacy lives on with organ donation – Mackay Daily Mercury


Mackay Daily Mercury

Loved adventurer’s legacy lives on with organ donation
Mackay Daily Mercury
EVEN after his death following a tragic abseiling accident, a beloved adventurer from Erakala is helping others. Jake Gibbons, 31, had his organs – including his heart – donated to five people after he fell and was critically injured while abseiling

05Oct/18

Landmark liver transplant may affect organ donation laws – Independent Online


Independent Online

Landmark liver transplant may affect organ donation laws
Independent Online
Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi on Thursday said the child’s liver transplant might be used as a case study to influence organ donation policies. Currently, it is not considered good practice for living HIV-positive people to donate their organs
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