08Aug/14

Transplant Games a tribute to miracle of organ donation – Belfast Telegraph

Transplant Games a tribute to miracle of organ donation
Belfast Telegraph
After the high profile Commonwealth Games, some even more extraordinary athletes will be taking part this weekend in another national competition, the British Transplant Games. Also in this Section. Editor’s Viewpoint: Time to end Stormont chicanery …

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08Aug/14

Aug 13: Organ donation day – Times Now.tv

Aug 13: Organ donation dayTimes Now.tvThousands have lost their lives because of the lack of a suitable organ donor. To put an end to such avoidable trauma, Times of India has kickstarted the Organ Donation campaign to build awareness and encourage ind…

08Aug/14

The Ethics of Organ Donation: Should People Get Paid for Their Organs? – SavingAdvice.com


SavingAdvice.com

The Ethics of Organ Donation: Should People Get Paid for Their Organs?
SavingAdvice.com
There are currently 120,000 people in the U.S who need an organ donation, and every day 18 of them will die waiting. Those on the list for kidneys or a liver could be waiting for five years or longer. It’s a challenge that’s been facing doctors and

07Aug/14

Local Man Recognized for Blood Donation – WTAJ


WTAJ

Local Man Recognized for Blood Donation
WTAJ
STATE COLLEGE, CENTRE COUNTY – Dick Straw lives in State College. He’s making a big difference in the Centre County community, one pint at a time. Giving blood is something a lot of people do. Some do every once in a while, others more consistently.
Chesterton Health & Emergency Center Hosts American Red Cross Blood Drive LaPorteCountyLife.com
Red Cross still in urgent need of bloodEffingham Herald
A much-needed boost; Andover High student helps improve blood supply with Andover Townsman

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07Aug/14

Blood donation marks Raising Day celebrations of 198 Bn CRPF – The Hindu

The HinduBlood donation marks Raising Day celebrations of 198 Bn CRPFThe HinduCelebrating the camaraderie and spirit of service that drives the jawans and officers of the Central Reserve Police Force was evident in the blood donation camp organised by …

07Aug/14

Tragedy Brings Light Through Organ Donation – Big Country Homepage

Big Country HomepageTragedy Brings Light Through Organ DonationBig Country HomepageA teenager in Ballenger, who was recently killed in a horse accident, brought life to someone in need by being an organ donor. Family members say her lungs were able to …

07Aug/14

Blood donation saves Spokane mom’s life – KREM.com (subscription)

Blood donation saves Spokane mom’s life
KREM.com (subscription)
SPOKANE, Wash. — Last August was an exciting time for 26-year-old Stephanie Krom. She gave birth to a baby boy named Kasen. However, just two days later she heard a pop coming from her chest that nearly killed her. Doctors discovered that Krom’s aorta …

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07Aug/14

Become an organ donor during National Minority Donor Awareness Week – Gazette.Net: Maryland Community News Online


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Become an organ donor during National Minority Donor Awareness Week
Gazette.Net: Maryland Community News Online
Aug. 1-7 is National Minority Donor Awareness Week, making today a perfect time to consider the growing need for organ donations — and specifically kidney donations — within minority populations. About 79 people each day receive organ transplants
Are you an organ donor?Coeur d’Alene Press
Minorities the majority on kidney transplant waiting listsWTOP
Gift of LifeMyFox Philadelphia
Belfast Telegraph –SFGate
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07Aug/14

UK’s oldest organ donor finally given chance to meet woman he saved – Express.co.uk


Express.co.uk

UK’s oldest organ donor finally given chance to meet woman he saved
Express.co.uk
THE UK’s oldest organ donor finally got the chance to meet the woman whose life he saved after some clever detective work. By: Sarah Ann HarrisSarah Ann Harris. Published: Thu, August 7, 2014. Nicholas Crace, the UK’s oldest organ donor Nicholas Crace …

07Aug/14

Red Cross asks public to consider blood donation – The Virginian-Pilot


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Red Cross asks public to consider blood donation
The Virginian-Pilot
The American Red Cross is asking potential donors to consider giving blood before the Labor Day holiday. The relief agency particularly needs types O negative, B negative and A negative blood, a news release says. After a call in late July for donors
Blood Donation Opportunity921News
Blood donors needed: Summertime schedules sap Triangle supplyNews & Observer
Editorial: Save lives and donate bloodThe Valley Gazette
Berkeley Independent
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