26Oct/16

Anonymous Ottawa liver donors are coming out of the shadows, hoping to inspire others – Ottawa Citizen


Ottawa Citizen

Anonymous Ottawa liver donors are coming out of the shadows, hoping to inspire others
Ottawa Citizen
Still, Marchand was only the 32nd unrelated donor at Toronto General. Despite the relative rarity of his act, Marchand doesn’t consider himself special. “I really wanted to do it, I am really happy I was able to do it, but I am not looking for any

26Oct/16

Why Does The Government Care About The Sex Lives Of Blood Donors? – KERO 23ABC News


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Why Does The Government Care About The Sex Lives Of Blood Donors?
KERO 23ABC News
The Food and Drug Administration lifted a lifetime ban on MSM blood donors in 2015 ��������� meaning men who have sex with men can donate blood ��������� but only if they haven’t had sex with another man for 365 days. Critics of the policy …

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26Oct/16

‘You can save someone’s life. Why wouldn’t you do it?’ – Ottawa Citizen


Ottawa Citizen

‘You can save someone’s life. Why wouldn’t you do it?’
Ottawa Citizen
“We have definitely gotten closer. We have dinner every other week.” Almost as soon as she woke up from surgery, Bruno and Filomena Germano, the recipient’s daughter, began planning an event to raise awareness about organ donations. Give Gala, which …

26Oct/16

‘I don’t consider myself brave’: Woman has deeper appreciation for life after liver donation – Ottawa Citizen


Ottawa Citizen

‘I don’t consider myself brave’: Woman has deeper appreciation for life after liver donation
Ottawa Citizen
Lebane is one of three anonymous liver donors being recognized by the Canadian Liver Foundation at a gala next week. While their stories are rare, they are becoming more common and have changed the landscape for organ donations in Canada.

26Oct/16

Murdered Teenage Football Star Becomes Organ Donor, Saves … – 5newsonline.com


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Murdered Teenage Football Star Becomes Organ Donor, Saves …
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(CBS) — Fifteen-year-old Roy Stuart never left home without a football in his hand. Last year, the Dallas teen was named Kennedy Curry Middle School’s eighth …

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