05Jan/17

‘Vandalia Mafia’ member makes 400th blood donation – Dayton Daily News


Dayton Daily News

‘Vandalia Mafia’ member makes 400th blood donation
Dayton Daily News
Claude Snyder and wife Mary Snyder as Claude donates blood at the Community Blood Center. Photo: Community Blood Center. VANDALIA — Vandalia blood donor Claude Snyder last week made his 400th lifetime blood donation. Snyder visited the …

05Jan/17

Matt Szczur to participate in ‘Szcz the Day Dinner’ in Cape May – Shore News Today


Shore News Today

Matt Szczur to participate in ‘Szcz the Day Dinner’ in Cape May
Shore News Today
Last year, 58 different college teams participated. To date, over 71,000 people have been added to the Be the Match Registry. There have been 363 registered donors identified as someone’s perfect match, according to the release. By donating their

05Jan/17

Blood donations reach record high after Turkish Red Crescent’s call – Daily Sabah


Daily Sabah

Blood donations reach record high after Turkish Red Crescent’s call
Daily Sabah
Daily blood donations reached a record high of 13,241 units on Wednesday after Turkish Red Crescent (Kızılay) called on people to replenish its depleted stocks during the winter season. Turkish Red Crescent President Kerem Kınık said that this was a …

05Jan/17

Red Cross declares emergency for blood donations – Goshen News


The Newark Advocate

Red Cross declares emergency for blood donations
Goshen News
FORT WAYNE — The American Red Cross has a severe winter blood shortage and is issuing an emergency call for blood and platelet donors to make a donation appointment now and help save patient lives. According to the Red Cross, hectic holiday …
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05Jan/17

Organ donation: rule change in France highlights issues in Swiss system – The Local Switzerland

The Local SwitzerlandOrgan donation: rule change in France highlights issues in Swiss systemThe Local SwitzerlandOn January 1st the French health system changed its rules on organ donation from opt-in to opt-out, meaning every citizen is automatically …

05Jan/17

Band formed of organ transplant recipients kickstarts its campaign to raise awareness – Somerset Live


Somerset Live

Band formed of organ transplant recipients kickstarts its campaign to raise awareness
Somerset Live
On average, three people in the UK die each day while they wait on the list for an organ donation. Over the Christmas period, the nation has been gripped as Phil Mitchell waits for an organ transplant in a hard-hitting EastEnders’ storyline, yet