08Dec/16

Organ donation: Creating awareness on how one can live on even after one’s death – The Hindu


The Hindu

Organ donation: Creating awareness on how one can live on even after one’s death
The Hindu
“Yes, it possible by way of organ donation posthumously but not many of us are aware about this noble donation to mankind,” said 28-year-old doctor, Shivaprasad S. Patil of Belagavi, who himself has donated his organs to set an example before advising …

08Dec/16

Students run to promote organ donation – Chandigarh Tribune


Chandigarh Tribune

Students run to promote organ donation
Chandigarh Tribune
Dr Ashish Sharma, head of nephrology department, Fortis escorts, said that awareness regarding organ donation is significantly required as it can save many lives. “People need to open their mind to the fact that one person’s organs after their death

08Dec/16

Wealthy donors pump $3M to Missouri candidates in last blitz – Daily Journal Online

Wealthy donors pump $3M to Missouri candidates in last blitz
Daily Journal Online
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Donors gave about $3 million to candidates on the final day of unlimited political giving in Missouri. The most recent campaign contribution reports show donors gave roughly $3.2 million to state candidates and elected

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08Dec/16

Annual Christmas Mix-and-Mingle fundraiser in Oakville Saturday will help leukemia patients and families – InsideHalton.com

Annual Christmas Mix-and-Mingle fundraiser in Oakville Saturday will help leukemia patients and families
InsideHalton.com
It’s even more difficult to find a compatible match from an unrelated donor and usually that match comes from your own ethnic group. Through DonorDrive4Dorothy, Vernon-Brown hopes to raise more awareness in the Afro-Canadian community about blood …

08Dec/16

What Donors Want—Post-election Donations Spike for Nonprofit Journalism Sites – The Nonprofit Quarterly (blog)


The Nonprofit Quarterly (blog)

What Donors Want—Post-election Donations Spike for Nonprofit Journalism Sites
The Nonprofit Quarterly (blog)
For instance, the Center for Public Integrity in Washington and the related International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (of Panama Papers fame) have seen a 70 percent increase in donations over the same period last year. At ProPublica

08Dec/16

Views sought on organ donor opt-out scheme – Mearns Leader


Strathspey & Badenoch Herald

Views sought on organ donor opt-out scheme
Mearns Leader
The consultation asks whether the current system for authorising organ and tissue donation should be turned on its head. Currently, in Scotland, organ and/or tissue donation after a person’s death only occurs if they have given advance authorisation or
Highland MSP calls for more organ donorsStrathspey & Badenoch Herald

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08Dec/16

Lichfield blood donor Eddie’s surprise as 50 years of blood donations achieved – Lichfield Mercury


Lichfield Mercury

Lichfield blood donor Eddie’s surprise as 50 years of blood donations achieved
Lichfield Mercury
A LICHFIELD man made his 134th blood donation recently and was surprised to discover that it was 50 years to the day since he made his first. Eddie Mason, of Grange Lane, still has a book certifying his first blood donation on October 24 1966. His

08Dec/16

Egypt’s recent crackdown on international organ traffickers, explained – Ventures Africa


Ventures Africa

Egypt’s recent crackdown on international organ traffickers, explained
Ventures Africa
Egyptian authorities just raided a network of organ traffickers, saying the international group allegedly bought organs from poor citizens and sold them to customers abroad. For many whose organs have been bought, there are tales of deception and

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