finder.com.auAustralian organ donations at record levelsfinder.com.au2016 was a fortuitous year for Australian organ recipients, owing to the generosity of more than 500 deceased donors and their families. A record 1,448 Aussies received a life-saving …
Donate life: Bec Craven had transplant after virus attacked heart … – Courier Mail
Courier MailDonate life: Bec Craven had transplant after virus attacked heart …Courier MailBEC Cravens heart was close to failure after she contracted a dangerous virus on a holiday to Bali.and more »
Bec’s heart full with gift of life – The Advertiser
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Bec’s heart full with gift of life
The Advertiser New figures released today reveal the number of deceased organ donors rose dramatically over the past year. In 2016, 323 transplant recipients were given life-enhancing organs from 106 deceased donors — up from 72 donors the previous year. The figures … |
Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon: Differently abled go the distance – The Indian Express
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Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon: Differently abled go the distance
The Indian Express She practised for a week to walk by herself in the marathon. “Only when I run, I need support. … Shibani Gulati (37), a kidney transplant patient, completed the half-marathon (21 km) with her husband to raise awareness on organ donation. “It is not … |
WARAH: Kenya goes back to its ‘mating ritual’ with Western donors – Daily Nation
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WARAH: Kenya goes back to its ‘mating ritual’ with Western donors
Daily Nation The Economist once characterised the Moi government’s relationship with Western donor countries as a “mating ritual” that involved the following five steps: step one: Kenya wins its yearly pledges of foreign aid. … So, the game is being played by … |
World’s youngest organ donor is a precious newborn who lived for only 100 minutes – New Tang Dynasty Television
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World’s youngest organ donor is a precious newborn who lived for only 100 minutes
New Tang Dynasty Television Teddy is the youngest organ donor in the world, his parents donated his little kidneys and heart valves to patients in need of an organ. Teddy’s … The parents consulted doctors and medical experts on organ donation but none of them gave a thumbs-up! |
Bone marrow registration in honor of two Lehi girls with leukemia – fox13now.com
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Bone marrow registration in honor of two Lehi girls with leukemia
fox13now.com According to DKMS, 70% of people suffering a blood-related illness must rely on donors from outside their family for the lifesaving marrow. The girls’ families organized the drive to sign up new donors and to raise awareness of the need. “About, I … 4 year-old neighbors fighting same cancer help build bone marrow registryDaily Herald Parents of Two Young Girls Battling Cancer Host Bone Marrow Registry EventGood4Utah |
This Gay Man Could Finally Donate Blood After A Year of Celibacy – Out Magazine
Out MagazineThis Gay Man Could Finally Donate Blood After A Year of CelibacyOut MagazineJay Franzone took the vow of celibacy in accordance with the current blood donation policy enforced by the Food and Drug Administration. The FDA originally held a l…
UW Hospital set record for kidney, liver transplants in 2016 | Local … – La Crosse Tribune
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UW Hospital set record for kidney, liver transplants in 2016 | Local …
La Crosse Tribune After Cheryl Stedman got on the waiting list for a kidney transplant at UW Hospital in 2015, she figured she’d have to wait a year or two to get one. |
Funding boost, organ donor generosity saving a record number of lives, Federal Government says – ABC Online
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Funding boost, organ donor generosity saving a record number of lives, Federal Government says
ABC Online “People waiting in clinics, who I know are still waiting for transplants, I feel like there is hope for those people,” she said. “I think the more awareness we can bring to people about donating their organs the better it will be. “Even myself if I was … |