22Jul/17

Oklahoma crash victim saves lives through organ donation – KOKI FOX 23


KOKI FOX 23

Oklahoma crash victim saves lives through organ donation
KOKI FOX 23
Because Lizzie Edwards, one of the crash victims, was an organ donor, a “Donate Life” flag was raised in a special ceremony at the end of the vigil. Jo Johnson, Jenks women’s soccer coach, said Edwards’ donated organs saved four lives and will restore …

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22Jul/17

Hundreds of people queue up in Hangzhou to give blood to victims injured in blast – The Straits Times


The Straits Times

Hundreds of people queue up in Hangzhou to give blood to victims injured in blast
The Straits Times
Hundreds of people in China’s eastern Hangzhou city queued up on Friday (July 22) to donate blood after an explosion on a busy street there killed two people and injured 45. Photos of scores of people queuing up to give blood and help the injured were …

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22Jul/17

Falkirk archer Martin targets honouring his donor at Transplant Games – Falkirk Herald

Falkirk archer Martin targets honouring his donor at Transplant Games
Falkirk Herald
“I had a kidney and pancreas transplant in 2012 and am taking part in memory of my donor. “I was diagnosed with renal failure in 2008 and was on dialysis for four years, pretty much tied to a machine three or four days a week. Now I’m living as much of

21Jul/17

Get the word out – blood donation is good for donors – The Straits Times

The Straits TimesGet the word out – blood donation is good for donorsThe Straits TimesWhile presenting awards to champion blood donors on World Blood Donor Day last month, Minister for Health Gan Kim Yong emphasised that Singapore needs to increase blo…

21Jul/17

Concern over ‘opt-out’ plan for organ donation – Jewish Chronicle


Jewish Chronicle

Concern over ‘opt-out’ plan for organ donation
Jewish Chronicle
The Scottish government is planning to introduce a new system of organ donation, which is opposed by the Orthodox Jewish community. It proposes switching to an “opt-out” system where a person’s organs may be used for transplant after death unless they …