Grieving family bows to deceased teen’s decision to donate his organs  The Nation

THE NATION Pongsathorn Amput, 18, a resident of Chiang Rai province’s Dok Kham Tai district, was undergoing treatment at Chiang Rai Prachanukroh Hospital for serious head injuries suffered in a road accident. After he died a few days ago, the hospital found that he had donated his organs to the Thai Red Cross for transplants. The teenager’s family was informed about his organ donation. Due to his age, permission was needed from his parents before his organs could be used. Surgeon Dr Pongsakorn Pongsapas, who is in charge of the hospital’s organ donation and transplant centre, told the press…

We’re Hiring a Director of Marketing & Donor Relations  Pacific Standard

Being an excellent writer and communicator, the director of marketing and donor relations will take an integrated approach to fundraising/securing donations …

Top aide to Stenger to plead guilty in corruption case  KSDK.com

ST. LOUIS (AP) — The chief of staff for St. Louis County’s former executive is expected to plead guilty to federal charges related to the pay-to-play scheme that …

New Colorado law protects living organ donors  9News.com KUSAThe American Transplant Foundation hopes the better protections will increase organ donation and help reduce the number of people waiting for transplants.

Miami attorney opposed Alabama’s abortion ban. The state university may return his millions.  Bradenton Herald

The Coral Gables philanthropist who became one of the University of Alabama’s top donors in recent years has found himself in open rebellion against the university after calling for a boycott of the state over the passage of a law to ban most abortions there. Now, the former prosecutor may see his name come off the university’s law school and his $21.5 million donation to the law school returned. Hugh Culverhouse Jr., a former prosecutor who owns a development company in Sarasota but spends the majority of his time in Coral Gables, said University of Alabama System Chancellor Fess St. John’…

Miami attorney opposed Alabama’s abortion ban. The state university may return his millions.  Bradenton Herald

Hugh Culverhouse Jr., a Coral Gables attorney, pushed for a boycott of the state of Alabama over an abortion ban. The University of Alabama may return his $21 …

Arlington family is a driving force for organ donations & transplant recipient awareness  www.localmemphis.com

An Arlington, Tennessee, family is hoping to raise money and awareness about organ donors and transplant recipients by hosting an antique car show.

Commentary: Respect organ donors’ wishes and help save lives  Charleston Post Courier

Perhaps it’s time to expand our definition of who and how people can donate their organs. The first step is acknowledging that we can — and should — do more.

Fallen Soldier Donor Memorial unveiled at LRMC | Article | The United States Army  United States ArmySince 2003, 83 U.S. *service* members who died at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center made their last act of *service* to mankind one of charit…