22Apr/16

Bummed DC isn’t a state? Here are 5 reasons local politics are still worth your time – Greater Greater Washington


Greater Greater Washington

Bummed DC isn’t a state? Here are 5 reasons local politics are still worth your time
Greater Greater Washington
The number of donors, activists, and voters in local elections (even those in large cities) is small, both in raw terms and percentage terms. Your voice, your volunteer time, and your campaign donations matter. Organize 50 people for a presidential

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22Apr/16

Organ donation plans now linked to PEI health card – The Guardian Charlottetown


The Guardian Charlottetown

Organ donation plans now linked to PEI health card
The Guardian Charlottetown
“I encourage Islanders to make time to talk with their families about this important issue this week, which is Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Week,” said Henderson. To mark the week, health-care facilities across the province will be lit up in

22Apr/16

National organ donation month brings awareness to the need for donors – MassLive.com


MassLive.com

National organ donation month brings awareness to the need for donors
MassLive.com
SPRINGFIELD — Organ donation can be a sensitive topic, particularly when the “gift of life” often comes after the death of another. So every April hospitals, doctors, nurses, organ donors and organ recipients come together to bring awareness to the issue.
Organ donation saved her life and it can save yours tooSudbury.com
Kingston family speaks out about organ donationCKWS
Organ donors give the gift of lifePoughkeepsie Journal
Edmonton Journal –Richmond Register –Bernews
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22Apr/16

Colombia’s senate seeks allowed organ donation by default – Colombia Reports


Colombia Reports

Colombia’s senate seeks allowed organ donation by default
Colombia Reports
To tackle an ever-growing transplant waiting list, Colombia’s senate has passed a bill to make all citizens by default agree to organ donation unless they explicitly opt out. The Senate met on Wednesday to vote on a series of changes to the law

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