Business InsiderThe House tax reform bill could cost college athletic programs millionsBusiness InsiderThe bill would strip ticket-related donations to universities of their tax-deductible status, which could cost athletic departments millions. … The…
14-year-old saves lives through organ donation – WCAX
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14-year-old saves lives through organ donation
WCAX BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) The DMV reports that more than 5,000 people in New England are waiting for a life saving transplant, and everyday 20 people die because the organ they need doesn’t get to them in time. |
14-year-old saves lives through organ donation – WCAX
WCAX |
14-year-old saves lives through organ donation
WCAX “My brother wanted to be an organ donor even before he passed away,” said Boyce. “He was like if anything ever happened, this is what I would want to do. Unfortunately something did happen.” Brisby isn’t the only life Kyle saved, 5 recipients across … |
Wear ‘denim and diamonds’ to support Sunflower Fund – Rising Sun Overport
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Wear ‘denim and diamonds’ to support Sunflower Fund
Rising Sun Overport There will also be a number of exciting raffle packages on offer, therapeutic pamper stations and loads of prize giveaways. A percentage of the funds raised from the event will be donated to The Sunflower Fund to enable them to create awareness and … |
Wall teen whose organs saved five lives honored on Rose Parade float – Asbury Park Press
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Wall teen whose organs saved five lives honored on Rose Parade float
Asbury Park Press It features the floragraphs of several dozen deceased organ donors from around the country. Luke was chosen because of his family’s deep devotion to the cause. They have raised more than $160,000 for N.J. Sharing Network, a nonprofit organ procurement … |
Blood donor day Dec. 8 in Waterbury – Stowe Today
Blood donor day Dec. 8 in WaterburyStowe TodayAn American Red Cross blood drive will be held Friday, Dec. 8, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at American Legion Post 59, 16 Stowe St., Waterbury. Walk-ins are welcome. Appointments can be made at 1-800-RED CROSS o…
Washing diabetes out with a common detergent ingredient – TheHealthSite
TheHealthSiteWashing diabetes out with a common detergent ingredientTheHealthSiteWhile the transplantation of an entire pancreas or of its insulin-producing cells can potentially cure type 1 diabetes, these options are rarely offered due to the lack of…
Violet-Grace’s dad’s organ donation plea to help a six-week-old baby needing a new heart – St Helens Star
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Violet-Grace’s dad’s organ donation plea to help a six-week-old baby needing a new heart
St Helens Star GLENN Youens has made an emotional plea for people to consider organ donation in memory of Violet-Grace, after hearing about the youngest baby in the EU who is waiting on the donor list for a new heart. The dad-of-two, made the heartbreaking and … |
The Gift of Life: Doctors see more organ donations from opioid overdoses – First Coast News
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The Gift of Life: Doctors see more organ donations from opioid overdoses
First Coast News As opioids claim more lives, doctors say they are seeing an uptick in lifesaving organ transplants. Opioid addiction is a growing health epidemic. Last year, opioid deaths increased 55 percent to 64,000 deaths in the U.S.. “You know in the past, people … |
The Gift of Life: Doctors see more organ donations from opioid overdoses – First Coast News
First Coast News |
The Gift of Life: Doctors see more organ donations from opioid overdoses
First Coast News As opioids claim more lives, doctors say they are seeing an uptick in lifesaving organ transplants. Opioid addiction is a growing health epidemic. Last year, opioid deaths increased 55 percent to 64,000 deaths in the U.S.. “You know in the past, people … |