Kids from different families share special bond thanks to donor father  CBS News

▶ Watch Video: 10 donor siblings and parents who reunite every year Our series, A More Perfect Union, aims to show that what unites us as Americans is far greater than what divides us. In this installment, CBS News’ Anna Werner introduces a group of families from five states across the country with a common bond. They all met in Austin, Texas, for an untraditional family reunion. The Tyk’s from Texas and the Lau’s from California are prepping for their annual reunion. But in this “family,” none of the adults are related: It’s the kids who are all half-brothers or sisters. All 10 are genetic…

The economic principle that powers this kidney donor market  PBS NewsHourA hundred thousand Americans are on a waiting list for a kidney from a deceased donor. But another option is the paired-organ exchange, which allows living …

Kempton ExpressThousands in need for stem cells | Kempton ExpressKempton ExpressEvery year thousands are diagnosed with leukaemia. For many of them, their only chance is to go for a bone marrow stem cell donation.Thousands in need for stem cellsAlberto…

Alberton Record.Thousands in need for stem cells | Alberton RecordAlberton Record.Every year thousands are diagnosed with leukaemia. For many of them, their only chance is to go for a bone marrow stem cell donation.and more »

India is far behind in organ donation; crowd-funding could spur it: Anoj Vishwanathanpharmabiz.comIndia is far behind in organ donation and there are various reasons for this including lack of funding access, education, awareness, misconceptions, super…