06Dec/14

Greenacre family’s Christmas lights display to spread the organ donor message … – The Daily Telegraph


The Daily Telegraph

Greenacre family’s Christmas lights display to spread the organ donor message
The Daily Telegraph
“Every year we put up lights that say ‘give the gift of life this Christmas — become an organ donor‘,” she said. “Our daughter had that second chance of life and we wanted to send that message to the community. To see that smile on my daughter’s face

06Dec/14

Burton College teams up with the Anthony Nolan charity to share the gift of giving – Burton Mail


Burton Mail

Burton College teams up with the Anthony Nolan charity to share the gift of giving
Burton Mail
College principal John Beaty said: “The college’s ‘gift of giving’ week is set to be extremely successful, with students and staff from across the college collaborating to raise awareness and much-needed funds for local charities and good causes.” The

06Dec/14

FDA Advisory Wants Panel to Exercise Caution over Lifting Ban on Blood … – Youth Health Magzine

Youth Health MagzineFDA Advisory Wants Panel to Exercise Caution over Lifting Ban on Blood …Youth Health MagzineDespite the strong calls from the gay community, blood organizations, and medical experts, advisors from the Food and Drug Administration …

06Dec/14

Man’s organ donation is first by black person in Croydon for six years – Croydon Advertiser


Croydon Advertiser

Man’s organ donation is first by black person in Croydon for six years
Croydon Advertiser
Speaking after the inquest into his death held last week, his sister Fiona Robotham, 36, said: “When we spoke to the organ donation nurse he told us we were the only black family to decide to donate in six years.” Mr Robotham’s family now want to raise …

06Dec/14

Transplant rules changing – Hope Star


WPTZ The Champlain Valley

Transplant rules changing
Hope Star
The goal is to get the maximum benefit out of a scarce resource: kidneys from deceased donors. “Not everyone’s going to get the same benefit out of a kidney transplant,” said Dr. Matthew J. Ellis of Duke University Medical Center, who is optimistic the
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