13Dec/17

Organ donation: presumed consent counter-productive – The Christian Institute


The Christian Institute

Organ donation: presumed consent counter-productive
The Christian Institute
The opt-out approach was introduced in Wales two years ago, but a recent study shows that the donation rate has actually fallen since the change. Speaking to BBC Radio 4, Prof Fabre said it could be predicted “with a high level of certainty that it is

13Dec/17

Organ donation: presumed consent counter-productive – The Christian Institute


The Christian Institute

Organ donation: presumed consent counter-productive
The Christian Institute
The opt-out approach was introduced in Wales two years ago, but a recent study shows that the donation rate has actually fallen since the change. Speaking to BBC Radio 4, Prof Fabre said it could be predicted “with a high level of certainty that it is

13Dec/17

Considering the Role of Crowdfunding in the Philanthropic Landscape – Nonprofit Quarterly


Nonprofit Quarterly

Considering the Role of Crowdfunding in the Philanthropic Landscape
Nonprofit Quarterly
Crowdfunding platforms rely on the power of stories to motivate donors. Where nonprofits might have development teams, mission-related branding, and data backing their approach to woo donor support, campaigns on GoFundMe and other platforms aren’t

13Dec/17

Even as MU’s enrollment sags, its endowment reaches ‘major milestone’ – Kansas City Star


Kansas City Star

Even as MU’s enrollment sags, its endowment reaches ‘major milestone’
Kansas City Star
The University of Missouri may be struggling to grow its enrollment, but its endowment has reached a record level, topping $1 billion. In announcing the total Wednesday, university officials said such financial support is bound to attract “quality
University of Missouri Endowment Tops $1B for the First TimeU.S. News & World Report

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13Dec/17

Jeremy Hunt appeals for more Asian organ donors – Easterneye


Easterneye

Jeremy Hunt appeals for more Asian organ donors
Easterneye
In relation to Asians and a lack of communication concerning their wishes to their loved ones, Hunt said it was “significant” as fewer than six per cent of deceased donors are Asian, meaning that, in some cases, Asian patients are waiting six months
Will change to organ donor rules mean more transplants?BBC News
Health Secretary calls for more organ donationThe Voice Online
Jeremy Hunt launches opt-out organ donation plans in EnglandThe Guardian
10,000 Couples –Premier
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13Dec/17

England’s shift to opt-out organ donation will save many lives – New Scientist


New Scientist

England’s shift to opt-out organ donation will save many lives
New Scientist
England’s shift to opt-out organ donation will save many lives. It was always a travesty that hundreds of people die due to a lack of transplant organs. An opt-out donation scheme in England was long overdue, says John Chisholm. A box for transporting
Organ donation: Three stories of hopeBBC News
Families’ wishes could be over-ruled under new presumed consent for organ donationTelegraph.co.uk
Jeremy Hunt launches opt-out organ donation plans in EnglandThe Guardian
Metro –BBC News –ITV News
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