24Feb/17

Calling all donors! It is Raise-a-Reader time once again – Regina Leader-Post


Regina Leader-Post

Calling all donors! It is Raise-a-Reader time once again
Regina Leader-Post
Accordingly, if you would like to donate anything sports-related — autographed items, Saskatchewan Roughriders loot, NHL memorabilia, books, cards, Tom Brady’s game-worn 2017 Super Bowl jersey, etc. — please feel free to call me at 306-781-5216 or …

24Feb/17

Donors pledge N210 billion to prevent famine in Northeast Nigeria, Lake Chad region – Premium Times


Premium Times

Donors pledge N210 billion to prevent famine in Northeast Nigeria, Lake Chad region
Premium Times
The UN Emergency Relief Coordinator, Stephen O’Brien, in a related report said the summit’s host country, Norway, led efforts by pledging $192 million of the $672 million promised by international donors. Mr. O’Brien said further contributions were
Donors pledge $670 million at UN-backed conference to support aid operations in Lake Chad regionUN News Centre
Bridging humanitarian, development nexus ‘central theme’ at Lake Chad Basin conferenceDevex

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24Feb/17

Illinois Organ Donation Law Amended, 16 and 17 year-olds now eligible – CIproud.com


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Illinois Organ Donation Law Amended, 16 and 17 year-olds now eligible
CIproud.com
Sixteen and 17 year-olds are now able to join the Organ Donation Registry when they receive their Illinois driver’s licenses or state identification cards. The Illinois Anatomical Gift Act was amended Thursday and it gives the Secretary of State the
House committee votes to lower organ, tissue donation ageWAND
Legislative update: House panel OKs limits on nursing home arbitration mandatesChampaign/Urbana News-Gazette

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24Feb/17

Law passed to boost trust in Red Cross – Shanghai Daily (subscription)


Shanghai Daily (subscription)

Law passed to boost trust in Red Cross
Shanghai Daily (subscription)
The second draft expanded Red Cross societies’ duties in stem cell and organ donation. The third reading specified that Red Cross societies could participate in and promote blood, body and organ donations, and could carry out work related to stem cell …

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