24Feb/15

Mother who was told she would ‘outlive her children’ advocates for organ donation – Charleston Post Courier

Mother who was told she would ‘outlive her children’ advocates for organ donation
Charleston Post Courier
One donor has the potential to save up to eight lives through organ donation and improve the lives of 50 or more through tissue donation. In 2013, 104 people in South … Registering to be an organ donor is simple and easy to do. Provide your legal

24Feb/15

Violation of voluntary blood donation guidelines strikes deadly blow to blood … – pharmabiz.com

Violation of voluntary blood donation guidelines strikes deadly blow to blood …pharmabiz.comAgainst the backdrop of recent revelations by National Aids Control Organisation (NACO) that around 1,000 people have contracted human immunodeficiency virus …

24Feb/15

Crowdfunded donations for Elijah’s family prompt new questions – Toronto Star


Toronto Star

Crowdfunded donations for Elijah’s family prompt new questions
Toronto Star
Within 24 hours of Elijah Marsh’s distressing death, $120,000 had been given to an online fundraiser launched by a stranger to pay for his funeral. Within days, thousands of donors had pushed the total to more than $173,000 — nearly eight times the
‘Your love has shone a light on us’: Elijah Marsh’s mother thanks donors National Post

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24Feb/15

Organ donation fraud: one held – The Hindu

Organ donation fraud: one held
The Hindu
… : A man, who allegedly cheated a renal failure patient of Rs.2.75 lakh by promising to donate his kidney, has been arrested by the Naruvamoodu police. According to N. Jayakumar, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Siyad’s family had placed a newspaper …

24Feb/15

Creating awareness of organ donation – The Hindu

Creating awareness of organ donationThe HinduAs part of the 110th anniversary of the Rotary movement, a special awareness programme on organ donation, blood grouping and road safety was organised under the auspices of Rotary Club of Tiruchi North here …

23Feb/15

‘It was a miracle:’ Direct organ donation answered one family’s prayer – Burlington Times News


Burlington Times News

‘It was a miracle:’ Direct organ donation answered one family’s prayer
Burlington Times News
That family friend of the donor happened to be in the hospital room when the donor’s family members were speaking with an organ donor representative about their options. She spoke up, alerting the family to Edwards’ need, showing them photos of the …
Burlington’s Coach Craig gets life-saving liver transplant just in time for myfox8.com

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23Feb/15

Former Chinese Premier Draws Praise for His Philanthropy – New York Times (blog)


New York Times (blog)

Former Chinese Premier Draws Praise for His Philanthropy
New York Times (blog)
The China Philanthropy Research Institute, which is affiliated with Beijing Normal University, announced this month that Mr. Zhu, 86, had landed a spot for the second consecutive year on “China’s 100 Outstanding Donors List,” a lineup overwhelmingly