09Nov/14

Give and Receive: Woman donates kidney through program so her brother can … – Gadsden Times

Give and Receive: Woman donates kidney through program so her brother can
Gadsden Times
Her brother began dialysis Dec. 4. Statistics show a person’s life expectancy at that point is five years, but Bill’s prognosis was grimmer, based on the progression of his disease. The waiting list for a deceased donor is more than three years; it’s

09Nov/14

Parents of Sydney teenager who died after falling off a balcony donate his organs – The Daily Telegraph


The Daily Telegraph

Parents of Sydney teenager who died after falling off a balcony donate his organs
The Daily Telegraph
But as they rushed to New Zealand in July on news their 18-year-old had fallen 12m off a balcony, Caroline Teague and Robert Hampshire agreed that if they didn’t get the miracle they needed, they would donate his organs. They will forever be glad they did.
Inspirational Lincolnshire organ donors honouredEast Lindsey Target

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08Nov/14

Oakwood unveils, dedicates Michigan’s first artistic organ donor memorial wall – Dearborn Press and Guide

Oakwood unveils, dedicates Michigan’s first artistic organ donor memorial wall
Dearborn Press and Guide
Oakwood has a long history of supporting the issue of organ donations. Oakwood Hospital—Dearborn was the first hospital in Michigan to fly the Gift of Life flag year round to support the need for organ donors. In addition, the Oakwood Healthcare