10Nov/14

Making a Difference: Local priest passionate about blood donation – The Northwest Florida Daily News


The Northwest Florida Daily News

Making a Difference: Local priest passionate about blood donation
The Northwest Florida Daily News
Twice a year and occasionally more often, he schedules blood drives at St. Jude’s and encourages others to participate. As someone with O-negative blood, Hein is a universal donor and often donates double the red blood cells in a special procedure.

10Nov/14

Kidney Foundation presentation hopes to engage First Nations people regarding … – Comox Valley Record


WalesOnline

Kidney Foundation presentation hopes to engage First Nations people regarding
Comox Valley Record
… executive director, The Kidney Foundation of Canada, B.C. Branch. “The research shows 95 per cent of British Columbians support the idea of donating a kidney to someone in need, but only 19 per cent are actually registered on B.C.’s organ donor
Adam Hughes spent 10 hours each night on dialysis after chronic kidney failure WalesOnline
‘We don’t know what the future holds and dialysis is not a long-term solution Leicester Mercury

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10Nov/14

Here’s where you can donate blood in York and Adams counties: Nov. 16 to 30 … – York Daily Record/Sunday News

Here’s where you can donate blood in York and Adams counties: Nov. 16 to 30
York Daily Record/Sunday News
The American Red Cross asks eligible donors to make an appointment to give blood to help ensure sufficient blood supplies are available for patients this holiday season. Blood donations often decline during the holidays when donors get busy with travel