17Jul/15

75 heroes in Wakefield sign NHS Organ Donor Register in support of YEP … – Yorkshire Evening Post


Yorkshire Evening Post

75 heroes in Wakefield sign NHS Organ Donor Register in support of YEP
Yorkshire Evening Post
Be A Hero’s mascot joined nurses and families affected by organ donation in inspiring shoppers to learn more, while giving them the chance to sign the register using iPads. Just 114 Yorkshire families donated organs last year, while around 800

17Jul/15

Big need for blood donations during summer months | WTNH Connecticut News – WTNH Connecticut News


WTNH Connecticut News

Big need for blood donations during summer months | WTNH Connecticut News
WTNH Connecticut News
NORWALK, Conn. (WTNH) — According to the American Red Cross someone in the United States needs blood every two seconds. That’s why taking the time to donate is so crucial. ” I really think it’s everybody’s civic duty to give back,” said Linda …

17Jul/15

Blood donation opportunities in August – Kokomo Tribune

Blood donation opportunities in August
Kokomo Tribune
To make an appointment, download the Red Cross Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 800-733-2767. A blood donor’s card, driver’s license or two forms of other identification will be required at check-in. Donors who are 17 years of age or older, …

17Jul/15

Donors honoured for their lifesaving work – News Guardian – News Guardian

Donors honoured for their lifesaving work – News Guardian
News Guardian
It was later discovered that Nicole was a NAIT baby, which is a blood related disease that affects newborns and can cause brain damage or death. Joanne said: “Donors are amazing. They give up precious time and do something that has such a significant …
Union County Blood Drives – NJToday.netNJ TODAY

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17Jul/15

Heart transplant recipient David Lu celebrates DonateLife week | The Australian – The Australian


The Australian

Heart transplant recipient David Lu celebrates DonateLife week | The Australian
The Australian
From 2009 to last year, says DonateLife, the number of deceased organ donors increased by 53 per cent, yet 1600 Australians still languish on the waiting list. Assistant Health Minister Fiona Nash says increasing Australia’s organ transplantation rate

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