02Jan/18

Kidney donor finds reward in saving someone’s life – San Antonio Express-News


San Antonio Express-News

Kidney donor finds reward in saving someone’s life
San Antonio Express-News
One reason for studying people like Krammer, according to the doctor: “We need more of them.” More than 100,000 people are on the waiting list for a kidney transplant in the U.S., according to UNOS, but just 19,000 are performed each year, the majority

01Jan/18

Syrian newcomers show their appreciation donating blood in Calgary in time of need – Globalnews.ca


Globalnews.ca

Syrian newcomers show their appreciation donating blood in Calgary in time of need
Globalnews.ca
“This is how they feel,” Nammoura explained. “When the whole world turned their backs on them, Canada stood out among the crowds.” Four-hundred-fifty appointments still need to be filled at the Canadian Blood Services clinic in Eau Claire by Jan. 6

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01Jan/18

Rod Carew pays tribute to organ donor, former Raven Konrad Reuland, on Rose Parade float – USA TODAY


USA TODAY

Rod Carew pays tribute to organ donor, former Raven Konrad Reuland, on Rose Parade float
USA TODAY
Baseball Hall of Famer Rod Carew on Monday paid tribute to the man who saved his life through a heart and kidney donation — former New York Jets and Baltimore Ravens tight end Konrad Reuland. Carew rode on Donate Life’s “Gift of Time” Rose Parade

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01Jan/18

North Texas man gives 31 gallons of blood – Times Record News


Times Record News

North Texas man gives 31 gallons of blood
Times Record News
Carter “Mac” McGregor has rolled up his right sleeve nearly 250 times over the years to give 31 gallons of blood to the American Red Cross. The 75-year-old pilot donated a pint to aid a family member 56 years ago. “I thought, ‘Well, this is maybe
American Red Cross in critical need of blood donorsWAFF
Red Cross asking for blood donationsNorth Platte Telegraph
American Legion Blood Drive set for January 9hngnews.com
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01Jan/18

14-year-old Florida girl donates bone marrow to mother, creates bigger mission – WFTV Orlando


WFTV Orlando

14-year-old Florida girl donates bone marrow to mother, creates bigger mission
WFTV Orlando
KISSIMMEE, Fla. – A local teen girl is working to expand a bone marrow transplant registry so that people of all cultures have a better chance at finding a match. Chyanne Ojageer, 14, saved her mother’s life by donating bone marrow, and it was through