New organ donor laws for Wales mean everyone is now a donor
The Oceanside Post
The event was attended by His Excellency Abdullah bin Khalid al Qahtani, Minister for Public Health and Hanan Al Kuwari Phd, HMC’s Managing Director and honored 33 living organ donors and the families of the eight deceased donors, for their …
Organs law for Wales means adults automatic donors after deathThe Film Pilgrim
MSP underlines urgency behind organ donation system changeGlasgow South and Eastwood Extra
Organ donation: Groundbreaking law change in Wales means all adults become donorsExaminer Voice (blog)

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Scots government ‘not opposed’ to opt-out organ donation
BBC News
The Scottish government would consider an organ donation opt-out if a similar system trialled in Wales goes well. Health minister Maureen Watt said she was not opposed to the idea of an opt-out system “in principle”. However, she voiced concerns about …
Scots must not be left behind on organ donationGlasgow Evening Times
Ministers looking long-term on organ donation system, MSPs toldHerald Scotland
Organ donation campaign launched at StormontU.TV
Holyrood.com –Belfast Telegraph
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Drunk driving victim saves 4 lives through organ donation
WRCB-TV
Kevin ‘s organs were donated to give life to others. His liver, kidney pancreas and heart—saved 4 lives. “I’m here, look at me right now,” said Melvin Ellis. “I’m here because Kevin made the choice of becoming a donor.” Melvin Ellis has Kevin’s heart.

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Amid opposition, Council approves security guards for private schools
Capital New York
Mayor Bill de Blasio told reporters at an unrelated press conference he would be comfortable signing the bill. When signed into law, the bill will mark the first time religious and … “To suggest that these private, sectarian institutions that receive …

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This is What It’s Like to Kickstart Your Vaginal Makeover
Mic
Ellie, a young woman from Kent, in the United Kingdom, says she feels “hugely uncomfortable and insecure.” The reason? Her “larger than normal labia,” according to her post on the plastic surgery crowdfunding website Get Cosmetic. “Getting intimate …

Gift of life: Organ donor’s mom wants to find recipients
WLKY Louisville
Roberts’ organs were donated, and her mom is hoping to find the people her daughter helped. Losing a child is never easy. Ellis was and still is devastated. But now, she’s focusing on how her daughter’s death helped others live. Her Christmas wish this …

Red Cross Launches Winter Blood Donation Campaign
Leaderstandard.com (blog)
The Red Cross is launching its winter campaign now, with three blood drives coming up locally over the next month and a half. Kulman notes that’s due to holiday schedules, flu season, and people traveling for Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s and more.
Red Cross asks for blood donations this holiday seasonPlattsburgh Press Republican
Blood donors needed around holidaysMuncie Star Press
Red Cross asks for blood donations during holiday seasonTimesOracle.com (blog)
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Saving lives through organ donation
KIONrightnow.com
There are hundreds of people on the waiting list for an organ transplant in Monterey County. George Grimm, Salinas, says he might not be here if it wasn’t for the Fuentes family. The Fuentes family decided to donate their loved one’s organs nearly two …

Gawad Kalinga Canada unveils new anti-poverty partners
Inquirer.net
TORONTO, Ontario—The Canadian branch of a renowned anti-poverty organization in the Philippines unveiled a tripartite partnership for sustainable development at a recent meeting of donors and supporters. Officials of Gawad Kalinga Canada (GKC) also …