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Alaska mother comes to terms with son’s unexpected death through organ donation
KTVA.com – Alaska News and Weather Cindy Johnson learned then that her son had checked the box at the DMV to make him an organ donor. She said knowing her son’s personality, it made complete sense. “Anything he had, from airplanes and boats to his house, tools, his time and energy, … |
Teen turns medical challenge into calling to help – Kenoshanews (subscription)
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Teen turns medical challenge into calling to help
Kenoshanews (subscription) Bevec was instrumental in advocating for the passage of legislation that would allow “living donors” who are not related to the person needing an organ or bone marrow transplant receive up to six weeks of unpaid recovery time. The law applies to … |
Race honors woman, informs about organ donation – The Republic
The RepublicRace honors woman, informs about organ donationThe RepublicRunners and walkers will remember Katie McBurnett in an annual 5-kilometer race designed to raise awareness about organ donation. The Katie McBurnett 5K will be at 9 a.m. May 7 at M…
Kamloops teen urging peers to talk about organ donation – CFJC Today Kamloops
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Kamloops teen urging peers to talk about organ donation
CFJC Today Kamloops It required her to have a heart transplant, and over the last two days at Brock Middle School, she’s been encouraging her fellow students to have a conversation about organ donation. Because Abby received a transplant, she’s been able to live a … Evans: Wyomingites give globallyCasper Star-Tribune Online |
Church gets needed help – Suffolk News-Herald
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Church gets needed help
Suffolk News-Herald Even with Blair’s donation, the church will incur unrelated expenses working through William & Mary and buying gravestones, they said. “It’s important for our donors to know that their monies will only be used for the intent it was given,” Townsell said. |
Investigators probe de Blasio fund-raising associated with New York developers – New York Daily News
New York Daily NewsInvestigators probe de Blasio fund-raising associated with New York developersNew York Daily NewsOn its face, it makes no sense. A handful of sophisticated New York developers write big campaign checks to rural backwoods political co…
Donors, recipients celebrate organ donation – Iowa City Press Citizen
Iowa City Press CitizenDonors, recipients celebrate organ donationIowa City Press CitizenMore than a decade ago, Greg Harvey glanced in the mirror and noticed his mustache looked a little different. During a ceremony at the University of Iowa Hospitals…
Multi-organ transplant recipient urges New Brunswickers to sign donor cards – Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.caMulti-organ transplant recipient urges New Brunswickers to sign donor cardsGlobalnews.caThis week across the country, efforts were made to increase awareness of the importance of organ and tissue donation. Hundreds of people die every year…
What it cost Denver to host the Broncos Super Bowl victory parade – The Denver Post
What it cost Denver to host the Broncos Super Bowl victory paradeThe Denver PostThe Broncos paid more than $120,000 toward outside event costs, Visit Denver says, while another $100,000 came from donors. The donors included U.S. Bank, the Denver Metro …
Lab study shows severe, early Zika damage to fetal brain cells – CIDRAP
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Lab study shows severe, early Zika damage to fetal brain cells
CIDRAP So far there haven’t been any known cases related to healthcare exposure, but the CDC said exposure to body fluids should be minimized to reduce the possible threat. … The effort has $1 million in startup funds from the school and anonymous donors. |