06Sep/14

Chris Henry’s mother surprised by organ donor recipient during number … – The Times-Picayune – NOLA.com

Chris Henry’s mother surprised by organ donor recipient during number
The Times-Picayune – NOLA.com
Carolyn Glaspy, the mother of late Cincinnati Bengals receiver Chris Henry, received a surprise visit from a recipient of Henry’s organs Friday. Donna Arnold, 55, of Mooreville, N.C., received a pancreas and kidney following Henry’s death in 2009.
Local NFL player who died in tragic accident to be honoredWDSU New Orleans

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05Sep/14

Mother’s heartfelt organ donor plea – courier.co.uk


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Mother’s heartfelt organ donor plea
courier.co.uk
“We are unfortunate that Joe has this condition and has struggled through life for six years, but it seems a travesty that it could just possibly be overcome if only more people joined the organ donation scheme.” She has been urging friends and family

05Sep/14

Walkers to celebrate organ, eye, tissue and blood donation – wivb.com

Walkers to celebrate organ, eye, tissue and blood donationwivb.comThe walk aims to educate and inspire people about the need for organ, eye, tissue and blood donation. Donor families will carry green balloons, organ recipients will carry white balloons…

05Sep/14

Fight over organ donation compounds family’s grief – Yakima Herald-Republic

Fight over organ donation compounds family’s grief
Yakima Herald-Republic
WENATCHEE — Two days after Trenton C. Wilson’s devastating auto wreck, his family found itself in a Chelan County courtroom, pleading to keep his body intact. On Aug. 27, the 25-year-old diesel mechanic flipped his 2001 Dodge pickup on a country road …

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04Sep/14

Fight over organ donation compounds family’s grief – HeraldNet

Fight over organ donation compounds family’s grief
HeraldNet
“It’s a very special decision to save a life, to register as an organ donor,” Oliver said, “and the best thing you can do to make sure your loved ones understand the importance of what you’re doing is to have that conversation — to let them know that
Fight over organ donation after fatal wreck compounds Washington family’s griefThe Republic

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04Sep/14

Network’s goal is to educate public about organ donation – Las Vegas Review-Journal

Network’s goal is to educate public about organ donation
Las Vegas Review-Journal
“Many people think that if you’re an organ donor and end up in the hospital that you’re not going to get saved,” Little said. “That is so far from the truth for multiple reasons, the No. 1 being that transplants are a specialty, so the people working

03Sep/14

Incentive system for organ donation? – Sentinel & Enterprise

Incentive system for organ donation?
Sentinel & Enterprise
Facing an uncertain future and years of dialysis, people in need of kidney transplants find themselves faced with a question: Is it worth $150,000 or more to end the wait? According to a recent New York Times investigation of the black-market trade in

02Sep/14

PGI to manage organ donation in north India – Times of India

PGI to manage organ donation in north IndiaTimes of IndiaCHANDIGARH: Indulging in illegal organ trade or jumping the queue of organ recipients will soon become tough. The central government has decided to set up four Regional Organ and Tissue Transplan…

02Sep/14

Back Advertiser’s organ donor campaign – Harrogate Advertiser


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Back Advertiser’s organ donor campaign
Harrogate Advertiser
“It’s great to see so many people signing up, “ said Rachel Wiseman, organ donation nurse at Harrogate District Hospital. “The Advertiser’s campaign has really brought organ donation to the forefront of people’s minds in the area and encouraged people