15Jan/16

Young mother puts ‘sex attacker’ in hold until police arrive in Germany – The Independent


The Independent

Young mother puts ‘sex attacker’ in hold until police arrive in Germany
The Independent
A young mother is thought to have caught a serial sexual assaulter after refusing to let go of him when he tried to grab her. The 31-year-old woman noticed an unfamiliar man beginning to follow her as she walked down her neighbourhood street with her …

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15Jan/16

Here’s why family members can’t stop you from being an organ donor when you die – BT.com


BT.com

Here’s why family members can’t stop you from being an organ donor when you die
BT.com
Sally Johnson, director of organ donation and transplantation at NHSBT, told the broadcaster: “We are taking a tougher approach – but also a more honest approach. Doctor in a hospital setting (Whitney Curtis/AP/PA). “My nurses are speaking for the
Campaign provides organ donor awarenessAbbotsford News (registration) (blog)
Organ donations vetoed by hundreds of bereaved familiesBBC News
NHS to prevent bereaved families blocking donation of relatives’ organsTelegraph.co.uk
Delaware First Media –6abc.com
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15Jan/16

Gender a key factor in registered organ donations – Sydney Morning Herald


Sydney Morning Herald

Gender a key factor in registered organ donations
Sydney Morning Herald
Although females are more likely to have registered their organ donation decision, there is not a significant difference in gender when it comes to the number of deceased organ donors. “In 2014, 55 per cent of all deceased organ donors were male and 45

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15Jan/16

Funding hope for the homeless — Boise fundraising challenge raises over … – Argonaut


Argonaut

Funding hope for the homeless — Boise fundraising challenge raises over
Argonaut
The challenge, now in its fifth year, raises funds for nonprofits with housing-related missions throughout the state of Idaho, and calls on individual donors and corporate sponsors to donate to one of the many participating nonprofits. At the end of

15Jan/16

BBD’s annual OC Cares Blood Drive scheduled Jan. 20 – Ocean City Today


Ocean City Today

BBD’s annual OC Cares Blood Drive scheduled Jan. 20
Ocean City Today
Donations are down in the winter due to travel, illness and weather-related issues.” Since its inception, the Blood Bank of Delmarva has collected blood from more than 8,000 donors during this event. Every year, organizers set a goal and at least 250

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15Jan/16

Blood donors repay lifesaving gift Jorge Sincuir gave as a UCLA student – UCLA Newsroom


UCLA Newsroom

Blood donors repay lifesaving gift Jorge Sincuir gave as a UCLA student
UCLA Newsroom
The Sincuir brothers, Andrew and Jorge (back row), meet three of the 27 blood donors who helped save Jorge’s life after he sustained devastating injuries in a car accident. The three donors (front row) are Cari Blitzer of UCLA risk management, UCLA

15Jan/16

Blood donation – briefly – The Hindu

Blood donation – briefly
The Hindu
In connection with the National Youth Day observance, the State AIDS Control Society and the Blood Transfusion Council will organise a blood donation camp on Friday. Those interested should reach the Holy Cross Institute of Management and Technology …

14Jan/16

Hinsdale family hopeful for blood donation for 3-year-old’s third open heart … – WLS-TV


WLS-TV

Hinsdale family hopeful for blood donation for 3-year-old’s third open heart
WLS-TV
Hinsdale family hopeful for blood donation for 3-year-old’s third open heart surgery. You need Flash to watch this video.Sorry, your browser doesn’t support Flash, needs a Flash update, or has Flash disabled. Hinsdale family hopeful for blood donation.