09Jun/15

Terminally Ill 22-Year-Old Rejects Organ Donations to Complete Bucket List – Yahoo Health


Yahoo Health

Terminally Ill 22-Year-Old Rejects Organ Donations to Complete Bucket List
Yahoo Health
Cystic Fibrosis is genetic disease that fills the lungs and other vital organs with mucus, making it difficult to breathe. According to OrganDonor.gov, 29,532 received organ transplants last year. As of 2012, the percentage of people still living after
Dying 22-Year-Old Rejects Organ Donation To Complete Bucket ListThe Inquisitr
Dying 22-Year-Old Rejects Organ Transplant Option, Adds ‘Go Viral’ to Bucket ListThe Epoch Times

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09Jun/15

WATCH: Jeffery Self in Star-Studded PSA on Gay Blood Donations – Out Magazine


Out Magazine

WATCH: Jeffery Self in Star-Studded PSA on Gay Blood Donations
Out Magazine
Last month, the U.S. Food and Drug Association (FDA) announced a change in its regulations to “ease” the decade-long ban on gay blood donations. Gay men are now allowed to give blood, provided they haven’t had sex in the past 12 months, amongst …
Jake Wilson, Jeffery Self Debut “Bad Blood” Parody, Spoof FDA’s Inane Rules NewNowNext

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09Jun/15

Motorcycle crash victim’s life-saving organ donation honored by Tulsa hospital – kjrh.com


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Motorcycle crash victim’s life-saving organ donation honored by Tulsa hospital
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… Sara was a passenger on a motorcycle Saturday when it was hit by an SUV. “Sara was an integral part of our family and such a positive force,” said Ryan Forsythe, Sara’s older brother. Ryan said his sister was adamant about organ donation, so her
Family, hospital honor donation by woman killed in motorcycle accidentKOKI FOX 23

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09Jun/15

Generous Hong Kong blood and bone marrow donor passes on his habits to his … – South China Morning Post (subscription)


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Generous Hong Kong blood and bone marrow donor passes on his habits to his
South China Morning Post (subscription)
When police officer Chan Kwong-hing’s daughter turned 16, he took her to a blood donation centre – so she could make her first donation. “Oh, she did get plenty of other birthday presents as well,” he explains, but he was keen to pass on the community

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09Jun/15

Hospital bosses launch organ-donor drive – Salisbury Journal


Blackpool Citizen

Hospital bosses launch organdonor drive
Salisbury Journal
“Over the next few months we will be holding a series of events to create greater awareness of the benefits of organ donation, starting with our staff – encouraging them to think about joining, if they haven’t already done so.” “This includes stands at
Ethnic organ donor campaignBlackpool Citizen

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09Jun/15

Australian man, 78, saves more than 2 million babies through blood donations – New York Daily News


New York Daily News

Australian man, 78, saves more than 2 million babies through blood donations
New York Daily News
The heroic Australian blood donor dubbed “The Man with the Golden Arm” for saving the lives of more than 2 million babies knew he’d become a blood donor as a teen when donations from strangers kept him alive after lung surgery. James Harrison, 78, has …
Heroic Aussie donates blood for 60 years, saves 2 million babiesDeath and Taxes
This Hero Saved Over 2 Million Babies By Donating His Rare Blood TypeElite Daily (blog)
Aussie senior’s special blood has saved more than 2 million babiesEdmonton Sun
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09Jun/15

Charity complaints surge after poppy seller’s death – The Guardian


The Guardian

Charity complaints surge after poppy seller’s death
The Guardian
The FRSB chief executive, Alistair McLean, said: “Over the past few weeks, we have heard from many people who recognise the vital work that charities do and the pressing need for donations to fund that work, but they also feel that charities are asking
400 charity complaints after deathChester-le-Street Advertiser

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