19Oct/17

Hundreds of families block organ donation – BBC News – BBC.com – BBC News

BBC NewsHundreds of families block organ donation – BBC News – BBC.comBBC NewsOrgans from 505 registered donors could not be made available for transplant in the last five years because of objections from relatives. BBC 5 live found that …A sens…

19Oct/17

Hundreds of families block organ donation – BBC News


BBC News

Hundreds of families block organ donation
BBC News
Organs from 505 registered donors could not be made available for transplant in the last five years because of objections from relatives. BBC 5 live found that almost a third of families blocked organ donation because they felt the process took “too long”.
Organ donation advocate Coen Ashton lose his long battleCourier Mail
Families block organ donations from potential donorsBBC News
Coen Ashton’s legacy lives onStar Weekly
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18Oct/17

Why did AIDS charity auction money go to a Cambridge theater — and Harvey Weinstein’s pocket? – The Boston Globe


The Boston Globe

Why did AIDS charity auction money go to a Cambridge theater — and Harvey Weinstein’s pocket?
The Boston Globe
At a May 2015 amfAR fund-raiser auction in Cannes, France, a substantial amount of the proceeds from two fund-raising packages arranged by Weinstein — a photo shoot with fashion photographer Mario Testino and a “Hollywood Experience” including tickets

18Oct/17

Accident victim gives light of life to four on Diwali eve – Times of India


Times of India

Accident victim gives light of life to four on Diwali eve
Times of India
“In the last few years, increased awareness has helped boost donations. But the government must work towards creating more retrieval and transplant centres so that organs aren’t wasted,” said a doctor, adding that states like Haryana, Himachal Pradesh

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