07Mar/15

Pakistani man survives liver surgery after 12 Indian students donate blood – The Express Tribune


The Express Tribune

Pakistani man survives liver surgery after 12 Indian students donate blood
The Express Tribune
Makhija was accompanied by his donor and brother-in-law Dilshad Ali. However, Makhija’s liver started failing and there was urgent need for blood. Responding to Dilshad’s pamphlets requesting blood donations, 12 students came forward to donate blood.

07Mar/15

Feverent pitches for organ donation raises questions – KSDK


KSDK

Feverent pitches for organ donation raises questions
KSDK
Mitchell is clear, he supports organ donation and even plans to do it himself. “But they were asking every customer. Whether you were getting plates, whether you were paying taxes, whether you were getting a license and I thought that was odd,” he said.

07Mar/15

2015 Health Care Heroes: Julia Rejer – Indianapolis Business Journal


Indianapolis Business Journal

2015 Health Care Heroes: Julia Rejer
Indianapolis Business Journal
While much of Rejer’s volunteer work for the Indiana Donor Network is meant to build awareness, she also spends plenty of time helping the organization support and thank the families of donors. The network’s after-care program keeps in touch with donor …

07Mar/15

Murrells Inlet woman uses art to spotlight living organ donation – MyrtleBeachOnline.com

MyrtleBeachOnline.comMurrells Inlet woman uses art to spotlight living organ donationMyrtleBeachOnline.comMaking a piece for a necklace, Cindy Sellers promotes living organ donation at her Murrells Inlet home Feb. 17. Sellers donated a kidney to her ex…

07Mar/15

Season-changing pep talk powers Demarest’s Anthony Rubinetti through … – NJ.com


NJ.com

Season-changing pep talk powers Demarest’s Anthony Rubinetti through
NJ.com
ATLANTIC CITY — It’s a new week, new tournament and new Anthony Rubinetti. As he walked into Boardwalk Hall … Each season, Demarest hosts The Gift of Life Tournament with the intent of raising awareness for organ donation. Danny Glover, who was …

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07Mar/15

International Women’s Day: Grassroots women’s groups going it alone, despite … – The Guardian


The Guardian

International Women’s Day: Grassroots women’s groups going it alone, despite
The Guardian
Cruse said a lack of trust, sparked by reports of corruption, sometimes scared donors off. “All organisations are painted with the same brush, but grassroots organisations have the expertise and the local knowledge. Yet nobody is investing in them

07Mar/15

Blood Donation Misconceptions – KFBB NewsChannel 5

Blood Donation Misconceptions
KFBB NewsChannel 5
GREAT FALLS – March is Red Cross month and blood donations are always needed. There are a lot of people who will not donate because they think they won’t be eligible, but many of these are misconceptions. The most popular misconception is medical …