28Jan/16

Eamonn Holmes signs up an organ donor inspired by Antrim man who gave kidney to a stranger – Belfast Live


Belfast Live

Eamonn Holmes signs up an organ donor inspired by Antrim man who gave kidney to a stranger
Belfast Live
Eamonn Holmes has signed up to become an organ donor after being inspired by a Co Antrim man who went under the knife to save a stranger. Drew Murray … The bill proposed that everyone would be on the organ donation register unless they opted out.
Widower speaks of pride as wife’s organs help save three livesWigan Today
Editorial: Organs for sale, beware unintended consequencesQuad-Cities Online
Transplant recipients to advise patientsRoyal Gazette
OCRegister –Orlando Sentinel
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28Jan/16

Naples Equestrian Challenge Reaches a New Milestone in Barn Raising Capital Campaign Goal – Naples Daily News


Naples Daily News

Naples Equestrian Challenge Reaches a New Milestone in Barn Raising Capital Campaign Goal
Naples Daily News
Funds from the campaign will be used to build the new NEC Equine Therapy Center, which will expand the organization’s capacity to provide therapeutic riding and other equine-related programs to children and adults with special needs. … Since then

28Jan/16

Insights on Medical Education and Innovation – University of Miami (press release)


University of Miami (press release)

Insights on Medical Education and Innovation
University of Miami (press release)
In another demonstration of support for the medical innovation taking place on the Miller School campus, the Soffer Family Foundation has committed $25 million to the Interdisciplinary Stem Cell Institute — the largest single donation the Institute

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28Jan/16

Zika has Canadian officials weighing blood donation restrictions – CTV News


CTV News

Zika has Canadian officials weighing blood donation restrictions
CTV News
In light of growing international concern about the threat of the spreading Zika virus, Canada’s health minister says she expects blood donation agencies to consider changes to their policies. Health Minister Jane Philpott told reporters in Ottawa
U.S. to Halt Blood Donation by Travelers to Areas With ZikaBloomberg
US to Halt Blood Donation by Travelers to Zika-Affected AreasNewsmax
U.S. Weighs Changes to Blood Donations in Response to Zika Virus OutbreakHealthDay
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28Jan/16

Experts Urge Wounded Warrior to Address Criticism Directly, and Fast – Chronicle of Philanthropy (subscription)


Chronicle of Philanthropy (subscription)

Experts Urge Wounded Warrior to Address Criticism Directly, and Fast
Chronicle of Philanthropy (subscription)
On Facebook, representatives of the nonprofit took the time to respond to nearly every post, both positive and negative, related to the stories. “Shame on you! Only 60% of donations going to the vets,” one online critic scolded. Wounded Warrior
Investigation: Wounded Warrior Charity Only Spends 60 Percent Of Funds On VetsTruth In Media

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