10Jan/16

Amber Amour: Woman who ‘live blogged’ her rape explains why she did it – The Independent


The Independent

Amber Amour: Woman who ‘live blogged’ her rape explains why she did it
The Independent
A feminist campaigner who claims she was raped by a man in a shower at a hostel in South Africa and went on to “live blog” the immediate aftermath, has spoken out about her decision to share her trauma so graphically. Speaking to Marie Claire, 27-year

10Jan/16

Cottage Grove man builds another kidney in the snow to raise awareness – Rick Kupchella’s BringMeTheNews


Rick Kupchella’s BringMeTheNews

Cottage Grove man builds another kidney in the snow to raise awareness
Rick Kupchella’s BringMeTheNews
However, roughly 12 people die every day while waiting for a kidney transplant. In 2014, there were 17,105 kidney transplants in the United States – 11,570 came from deceased donors, while 5,535 came from living donors, the foundation says.

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10Jan/16

Make a Difference Through Blood Donation During National Blood Donor Month – Cape May County Herald (press release)


KCRA Sacramento

Make a Difference Through Blood Donation During National Blood Donor Month
Cape May County Herald (press release)
Whole blood donation is the most common type of blood donation. However, New Jersey’s blood centers are encouraging donors to explore a range of donation options by contacting the nearest blood center and asking what the greatest needs are for …
Red Cross to hold blood-donation opportunitiesJohnson City Press (subscription)
January is National Blood Donor MonthLa Crosse Tribune
National Blood Donor Month Brings Drives to Chicago AreaPatch.com

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