11Jul/17

People will have to ‘opt out’ of organ donation – Independent.ie – Independent.ie


Independent.ie

People will have to ‘opt out’ of organ donation – Independent.ie
Independent.ie
In practice, the new rules mean a person would have to sign a register to 1 In practice, the new rules mean a person would have to sign a register to state that …
Organ donation set to increase with proposed ‘opt out’ system | Irish …Irish Examiner

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11Jul/17

Improved kidney transplant policy helps African-American candidates – South Florida Caribbean News


South Florida Caribbean News

Improved kidney transplant policy helps African-American candidates
South Florida Caribbean News
RICHMOND, VA – Improvements in national kidney transplant policy have evened the rates at which African-American transplant candidates receive kidneys from deceased donors, according to data from United Network for Organ Sharing(UNOS).

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11Jul/17

Father of organ donor bikes cross country to raise awareness … – 7News – WSVN-TV


7News – WSVN-TV

Father of organ donor bikes cross country to raise awareness …
7News – WSVN-TV
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) – A father rode his bike thousands of miles to South Florida to honor his daughter, but he had no idea a touching surprise …
Father rides bicycle cross country to turn loss of daughter into life …Daytona Beach News-Journal
Dad finishes ‘Abbey’s Ride For Life,’ visits Florida hospital that cared …Janesville Gazette

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11Jul/17

Organ donation set to increase with proposed ‘opt out’ system | Irish … – Irish Examiner


Irish Examiner

Organ donation set to increase with proposed ‘opt out’ system | Irish …
Irish Examiner
Life-saving organ donations will increase under proposed human tissue legislation which will see people’s body parts automatically gifted for transplants.
People will have to ‘opt out’ of organ donation – Independent.ieIndependent.ie

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10Jul/17

Bonnie and Jillian Di Bernardo had an extra surprise at a party for Jillian’s success at the transplant games – London Free Press


London Free Press

Bonnie and Jillian Di Bernardo had an extra surprise at a party for Jillian’s success at the transplant games
London Free Press
Weeks later, a liver from a deceased person was found for her daughter, whose health was rapidly deteriorating. “This is why … Hernandez-Alejandro predicted the future is bright for Jillian Di Bernardo, now an outspoken advocate for organ donor

10Jul/17

Babies’ stories move people to donate blood – The Bakersfield Californian


The Bakersfield Californian

Babies’ stories move people to donate blood
The Bakersfield Californian
Parents Joslynn and Andrew are focused on both Charlie’s survival and raising people’s awareness of the need to donate blood and blood products. During Heart Month in February, … Consider these average demands for blood: cancer (8 units a week