11Aug/18

‘The best birthday gift’: Tangipahoa woman meets kidney donor she found on Facebook for first time – The Advocate


The Advocate

‘The best birthday gift’: Tangipahoa woman meets kidney donor she found on Facebook for first time
The Advocate
For the past seven years, Robertson, who lives in Independence, has undergone dialysis three times a week while she waited on a list to receive a kidney from a deceased donor. On New Years Day, she reached out with a hope and a prayer to her followers:.

11Aug/18

Former patient comes face-to-face with blood donors who helped saved her life – KHQ Right Now


KHQ Right Now

Former patient comes face-to-face with blood donors who helped saved her life
KHQ Right Now
“I really want to meet that person or those people who donated blood because I think it would be huge for them to know how much I appreciate it,” Stephanie said. “Without them coming in and doing that when they did, they’re a hero and they’re my hero.

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10Aug/18

Hospital Gives ‘Honor Walk’ To Organ Donor Who Touched 50 Lives – Scary Mommy


Scary Mommy

Hospital Gives ‘Honor Walk’ To Organ Donor Who Touched 50 Lives
Scary Mommy
Clete was an organ donor so this meant Carrie was left with a decision to make — and that decision ultimately saved three lives through organ donation (his kidneys and liver) and touched a total of 50 people in need. On the way to the operating room

10Aug/18

Organ transplant athletes are kept in sporting shape by volunteer … – Chartered Society of Physiotherapy


Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

Organ transplant athletes are kept in sporting shape by volunteer …
Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Members of the volunteer physiotherapy team at the British Transplant Games.
Cobble Hill woman’s inspiring recovery – Lake Cowichan GazetteLake Cowichan Gazette
Cobble Hill woman’s inspiring recovery – Cowichan Valley CitizenCowichan Valley Citizen

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