Opting out of organ donation  BioEdgeLegislation that presumes consent for organ donation passed unanimously in Nova Scotia last month, making the Canadian province the first jurisdiction in …

Rabbis work to uproot taboo against organ donation  The Times of Israel

While Judaism sanctions the giving of organs to save lives, Jewish communities worldwide rank among the lowest by percentage of donors – both living and …

Organ donor who inspired Humbolt Bronco remembered at Lethbridge Kidney Walk  Global News

Not long ago, the nation sported the colour green, in honour of the Logan Boulet Effect. But what many people don’t know is the story of the man who inspired Logan to make that life-saving choice to become an organ donor. Ric Suggitt, a well-known rugby coach and family friend of the Boulets, was honoured at Lethbridge’s annual Kidney Walk. READ MORE: Lethbridge marks Green Shirt Day “Toby was looking for a strength and condition type coach or a fitness trainer for Logan,” said Jennifer Suggitt, Ric’s wife and Kidney Walk supporter. “Ric’s like, ‘let me do it, I’d love to do that for you,’ …

Superheroes Celebrate 4-Year-Old With Birthday/Blood Donation Drive  CBS Denver

BROOMFIELD, Colo. (CBS4) – Just about any kid would love to have a bouncy castle, carnival games, superheroes and snacks at their birthday party. The same …

A daughter’s gift to her mother saves two lives  The Washington Post

Erosalyn Deveza, left, was hoping for a life-saving kidney transplant. Then, one day in 2015, her 19-year-old daughter Aliana stumbled onto medical research that would change their lives.Winni Wintermeyer Just 42 years old, Erosalyn Deveza was drifting toward death. Her kidneys were barely functioning. She was constantly exhausted. She had vertigo and vomited frequently. She was tethered to a home dialysis machine for eight hours each night as she slept. A kidney transplant was the only thing that could save her, but it was unlikely to happen in time. There is a severe shortage of kidneys f…

Qatar Organ Donation Centre honours ex-deputy PM al-Attiyah  Gulf TimesHE Abdullah bin Hamad al-Attiyah, former deputy prime minister and minister of energy and industry, recently visited the Qatar Organ Donation Centre (Hiba) at.

Qatar Organ Donation Centre honours ex-deputy PM al-Attiyah  Gulf TimesHE Abdullah bin Hamad al-Attiyah, former deputy prime minister and minister of energy and industry, recently visited the Qatar Organ Donation Centre (Hiba) at.

Local News Organ donors, recipients celebrate together with Legacy Walk Jordan Betts 5:29 PM, May  KSHBPeople from across the Kansas City area came together Saturday for a walk in honor of organ donors and recipients through the Midwest Trans…

Police collect dozens of unwanted guns at ‘give-back’ events  Lewiston Sun Journal

Police departments across southern Maine collected dozens of unwanted firearms Saturday as part of a coordinated “gun give-back” program. The event was …

Police collect dozens of unwanted guns at ‘give-back’ events  Press Herald

Police departments across southern Maine collected dozens of unwanted firearms Saturday as part of a coordinated “gun give-back” program. The event was …