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Bone marrow donation: How you too could save a cancer patient’s life
Citizen Matters Typically, about 30% of lucky people may find a donor among siblings or close relatives. But in other cases where an unrelated donor has to be found, it is extremely difficult and frightfully expensive. Sometimes even testing 20000 people may not help … |
Govt planning to widen definition of near relatives for organ donation – Medical Dialogues
Medical DialoguesGovt planning to widen definition of near relatives for organ donationMedical DialoguesNew Delhi: In a move that is likely to benefit patients waiting for organ donation, the government is planning to include step-parents, step-sibling…
Mangaluru: Blood donation camp held at St Agnes College – Daijiworld.com
Daijiworld.comMangaluru: Blood donation camp held at St Agnes CollegeDaijiworld.comMangaluru, Aug 31: The Youth Red Cross, AIDS Awareness Education Cell and the NSS Units of St Agnes College (Autonomous), organized a day-long blood donation camp on Wed…
WNY woman to walk 500 miles for organ donation awareness – wivb.com
WNY woman to walk 500 miles for organ donation awarenesswivb.com… The Way of Saint James to raise awareness about a cause close to her heart. She told News 4 she had a wake-up call a few years ago and hopes her five week journey will inspire other We…
In the eye of one beholder, social integration tops visual challenges – The Hindu
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In the eye of one beholder, social integration tops visual challenges
The Hindu As the city observes National Eye Donation Fortnight (August 25 to September 8), Mr.Selvaraj, who is also co-ambassador of ‘For Vision to All – BHEL’s Call’ social campaign since 2012, acknowledges that he has opted to volunteer for a cause that is … |
Helping Hurricane Harvey victims: Donate blood, platelets & plasma! – whnt.com
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Helping Hurricane Harvey victims: Donate blood, platelets & plasma!
whnt.com MADISON, Ala. – In addition to giving money to organizations helping Texas recover from Hurricane Harvey, there’s a way you can help that won’t cost you a dime. Houston’s dire need for blood donations has many in the Tennessee Valley willing to roll up … |
‘Who’s the dad?’ and other things not to say to lesbian mums – New Zealand Herald
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‘Who’s the dad?’ and other things not to say to lesbian mums
New Zealand Herald We are all told that families are genetically related. Lesbian families, gay families, one-parent families, whāngai families, foster families, adopted families, step families, blended families, grandparent families, surrogate families, straight … |
El Paso sets blood, donation drives for Hurricane Harvey relief effort – El Paso Times
El Paso TimesEl Paso sets blood, donation drives for Hurricane Harvey relief effortEl Paso TimesVarious groups in El Paso are hosting blood drives and collecting donations to help Hurricane Harvey disaster relief efforts.and more »
Local blood donors answering call to help Harvey victims – WFMZ – WFMZ Allentown
WFMZ AllentownLocal blood donors answering call to help Harvey victims – WFMZWFMZ AllentownThe needs of those impacted by Hurricane Harvey are many, as flood waters remain and rescue efforts continue.and more »
Elgin man says East Dundee blood drive a ‘way to pay back’ – Chicago Tribune
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Elgin man says East Dundee blood drive a ‘way to pay back’
Chicago Tribune For 14 years, Dave Wittrock of Elgin has been hosting a blood drive and organ donor awareness party, and Sunday’s gathering could be helping another cause — people who need blood in the aftermath of Hurricane and Tropical Storm Harvey. “Our thoughts … |