05Apr/16

Nurse’s Notes: April honors the life-saving efforts of organ donors – The Missoulian


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Nurse’s Notes: April honors the life-saving efforts of organ donors
The Missoulian
If not registered, the patient’s legal next of kin is asked for permission to proceed with donation. Speaking with your loved ones about your wishes regarding donation is very important. There is no cost to the donor’s family for organ, eye and tissue
Quilts recognize the gifts of Lehigh Valley organ donorsAllentown Morning Call

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05Apr/16

Kendal volunteers take to the catwalk for organ donation awareness – The Westmorland Gazette


The Westmorland Gazette

Kendal volunteers take to the catwalk for organ donation awareness
The Westmorland Gazette
The spring fashion show, organised in association with the Kendal Organ Donor Town, was hosted by Klass Collections and the K Village. Kendal Mayor Cllr Chris Hogg, who recently donated one of his kidneys to his wife Rachael, said the event was …
‘In the blackness, organ donation was the only light in Eamonn’s death’- Irish mum who tragically lost her only son Irish Independent
Cork County Mayor Urges People of Cork To Support Organ Donation Awareness WeekTheCork.ie
Chinese people signing up for organ donor plan, increaseChina Christian Daily
NTV –NBC Nebraska –Grand Island Independent
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05Apr/16

‘Donating my kidney to dad was the easiest decision I’ve ever taken after the sacrifices he made for me growing up’ – Belfast Telegraph


Belfast Telegraph

‘Donating my kidney to dad was the easiest decision I’ve ever taken after the sacrifices he made for me growing up’
Belfast Telegraph
“And we are pleased to say that there have already been quite a few of our friends and neighbours who have gone on the (organ donor) list,” adds Paul, who has been so buoyed up by his transplant that he and fiancée Karen have now set a date for their …

05Apr/16

Organ donation: ‘I know the enormity of what that family did’ – Irish Times


Irish Times

Organ donation: ‘I know the enormity of what that family did’
Irish Times
Jonny Quigley was one of 153 people who received a kidney transplant last year. Last March, he received a call at 2am from Beaumont hospital after five months on the waiting list, saying they had found a match for him. The usual wait time for a kidney

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05Apr/16

Father and son bond over blood donation; Dunns have been giving for 30-plus years – The Independent


The Independent

Father and son bond over blood donation; Dunns have been giving for 30-plus years
The Independent
The younger Dunn started giving blood because of the free meals offered to donors at the health center. He told the story Friday while his 130th pint was being withdrawn. “When you’re a poor college kid, it was one of the best meals,” he said. The

05Apr/16

Organ donor recipients celebrates the “Gift of Life” at ceremony – NBC Nebraska


NBC Nebraska

Organ donor recipients celebrates the “Gift of Life” at ceremony
NBC Nebraska
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — The gift of life was being celebrated at CHI Health St. Francis Monday. The hospital held an organ donor remembrance ceremony, honoring anyone who has generously and courageously given an organ. The program included a …
‘In the blackness, organ donation was the only light in Eamonn’s death’- Irish mum who tragically lost her only son Irish Independent
Kendal volunteers take to the catwalk for organ donation awarenessThe Westmorland Gazette
Cork County Mayor Urges People of Cork To Support Organ Donation Awareness WeekTheCork.ie
China Christian Daily –Grand Island Independent
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05Apr/16

JJ’s Legacy decorates Bakersfield trees to encourage organ donation – Bakersfield Now


Bakersfield Now

JJ’s Legacy decorates Bakersfield trees to encourage organ donation
Bakersfield Now
Why not donate life? Why not be a registered donor?” said Lori Malkin, the founder of JJ’s Legacy. Malkin’s son Jeff passed away in 2009 from a head injury. “He saved five lives through organ donation, and over 50 lives he enhanced through tissue