23Apr/16

African-Americans and Hispanics behind Caucasians in donating organs – Rockford Register Star


Rockford Register Star

African-Americans and Hispanics behind Caucasians in donating organs
Rockford Register Star
In 2014, fewer than 30 percent of 14,414 living and deceased donors nationwide came from the two minority groups. “Without a kidney, you won’t be able to make it that long,” Morris, 55, said Tuesday from a DaVita Stonecrest Dialysis station on East

23Apr/16

Founders Group International owner says fraud accusations are erroneous – Myrtle Beach Sun News


Myrtle Beach Sun News

Founders Group International owner says fraud accusations are erroneous
Myrtle Beach Sun News
He said he has heard that one investor providing funds for loans is a government leader who had multiple donors supplying the funds, and he believes money from one of those donors may have been obtained through illegal activity, and “they followed the

23Apr/16

Leah Macrae: It’s time to talk about organ donation… And how my bum broke a chair on River City! – Scottish Daily Record


Scottish Daily Record

Leah Macrae: It’s time to talk about organ donation… And how my bum broke a chair on River City!
Scottish Daily Record
But if the phrase “I’m not too bothered” or “I just haven’t got round to it” come to mind when you are sitting reading this wonderful wee paper, then I appeal to you right now to please, please ‘#Take2minutes’ more out of your day and sign the organ

23Apr/16

Alaska mother comes to terms with son’s unexpected death through organ donation – KTVA.com – Alaska News and Weather


KTVA.com – Alaska News and Weather

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, …

23Apr/16

Teen turns medical challenge into calling to help – Kenoshanews (subscription)


Kenoshanews (subscription)

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

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