11Dec/15

Governor General awards Hélène Campbell for organ donation campaign – Globalnews.ca


Globalnews.ca

Governor General awards Hélène Campbell for organ donation campaign
Globalnews.ca
She started an online campaign called “Give2Live” in order to raise awareness about organ donation, which quickly spread and caught the attention of celebrities like Ellen DeGeneres and Justin Bieber. Campbell received a double-lung transplant in 2012, …

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11Dec/15

Ex-state Senate leader Skelos and son found guilty at corruption trial – New York Post


New York Post

Ex-state Senate leader Skelos and son found guilty at corruption trial
New York Post
Dorego testified that he did the favors out of fear that the elder Skelos would block legislation favorable to Glenwood, one of the state’s biggest political donors. “[Dean] could do that if he wanted to and if he was angry enough, he might,” Dorego said.
Former New York Senate leader and son convicted on corruption chargesCenter for Public Integrity

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11Dec/15

Former Field Museum Employee Stole $900000, Documents Allege – Chicago Tonight | WTTW


Chicago Tonight | WTTW

Former Field Museum Employee Stole $900000, Documents Allege
Chicago Tonight | WTTW
The museum maintains that no public funds or private donations were compromised by the theft and no memberships were directly impacted. After learning of the theft, the museum promptly fired the employee, who admitted to stealing … The museum’s Chief

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11Dec/15

Saturday fundraiser in Oakville will help leukemia patients and families … – InsideHalton.com


InsideHalton.com

Saturday fundraiser in Oakville will help leukemia patients and families
InsideHalton.com
“It’s even more difficult to find a compatible match from an unrelated donor and usually that match comes from your own ethnic group.” Saturday’s Mix and Mingle will feature food, Christmas shopping, a holiday dance and the chance to hear Vernon-Brown …

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11Dec/15

Saturday fundraiser at Oakville’s Knights of Columbus Hall to help leukemia … – InsideHalton.com


InsideHalton.com

Saturday fundraiser at Oakville’s Knights of Columbus Hall to help leukemia
InsideHalton.com
“Only 25 per cent of leukemia patients are likely to find a perfect stem cell match from a related family member,” the release stated. “It’s even more difficult to find a compatible match from an unrelated donor and usually that match comes from your

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