Organ donation

A bike tour traveled to Brenham on Wednesday, promoting and educating about the need for organ donations. Twelve volunteer cyclists from the Lone Star Circle of Life Bike Tour gathered at Fireman's Park to share the!-->…

The decision to become an organ donor is more common among white donors than among colored donors. The Nevada Donor Network and the Nevada Latin Chamber of Commerce are partnering in a new statewide donor outreach program called "Heart of…

Photo: Monkey Business Images (Shutterstock)Some of the countries HBCU Medical Schools just announced a plan to partner with organ transplant advocacy groups to encourage more African Americans to register as organ donors. According to!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…

There are few ways to have a greater impact than through organ donation. According to the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network, a single donor can save up to eight lives and improve up to 75 others.…

Dedrick Burch is in his early 70s and, in his own words, "as I always say, my much younger (three-year-old) sister," Beverly Pierce, are living organ donor/recipient siblings. Pierce lived with polycystic kidney disease. By 2008, the…

DUBOIS — Toryn Zuchowski seems like your normal 10-year-old boy. He enjoys playing with his friends and his…

Making the decision to become an organ donor is an important decision. Every person who says yes to organ…

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Organ donation is often a difficult journey for people waiting for these life-saving gifts. Finding an organ donor for children is particularly difficult. Today is the end of Pediatric Transplant…

Heidi Weeder Making the decision to become an organ donor is an important decision. Every person who says…

MONROE, La: (KTVE/KARD) – April is recognized as National Gift of Life Month and members of the Monroe community held a visual prayer at the Monroe Civic Center for a retired parish deputy sheriff of Ouachita and a Grambling State…

In the 1990s, OCCASIONED mother of three Geraldine Frost was raising a family, running a boutique and working a job at a medical device company, when a routine blood test changed her life. As part of a routine medical!-->…

DuBois, Pa., April 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Toryn Zuchowski, seems like your normal 10-year-old boy. He enjoys playing with his friends and his twin sisters, Gwen and Morgan. He enjoys watching football and going to school. But,…

“Cumpleaños feliz, te deseamos a ti,” our family sang “Happy Birthday” to my wife, Adriana. “Cumpleaños felices,” we cheered, not the date of her birth, but rather the date she received a new liver. Adriana was born in April, but…

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Somone Washington was only 24 when he was diagnosed with end stage kidney failure. In 2010, she received the kidney that would save her life, joining just over 83,000 black Americans who have received transplants over…

MONTREAL, April 24, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ - More than 70% of Quebecers do not believe that the family should have the last word when it comes to donating their deceased loved one's organs and nearly 80% believe that the family should not go…

PennDOT's press release said it all: "License and ID card holders can save lives through organ donation." PennDOT joined the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) and Pennsylvania organ donation organizations Donate Life PA, Center for…

April is National Organ Donation Month, a commemoration that I have only recently enjoyed.In October 2020,…

The Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER) has asked all hospitals in Maharashtra to verify the documents of organ donors before they give consent for donation. Additionally, they should also check if there is any…

A new initiative from UC Davis Health hopes to create better availability for organ donation and life-saving surgeries across California. The program aims to create a better understanding and accessibility to organ…

The Little Rock local and three-time kidney recipient shares her story.Katie Buchanan's transplant story is unique because it's not just one story, it's three. Buchanan received a kidney three times whose battle began when she was just…

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A father-of-three from Kildare has revealed how an organ donation procedure changed his life dramatically. It follows the Organ Donation Awareness Week 2022 campaign, which runs from Saturday 23 April to Saturday 30 April, and is organized…

TEMPLE, Texas – National Gift of Life Month is celebrated each April, raising awareness about organ, blood and tissue donation and the number of lives that can be saved by becoming a donor.The Sebek family received a liver as a gift for…

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) - After the sudden loss of her daughter, a grieving mother saves the life of a friend in need, thanks to her daughter's organ donation. For more than two years, Angie Hoodlet has been on the donor waiting…

TUESDAY, April 19, 2022 (American Heart Association News) — Nicholas Green should have turned 35 this year.Instead, a random act of violence claimed his life while on holiday with his family in Italy more than 27 years ago. The story…

When asked if the kids at her school know about her heart transplant, 10-year-old Lyla Valentine has to stop and think before listing just a few friends.It's not that it's a secret – on the contrary, Lyla and her father, Rocky, are both…

INDIANAPOLIS — Between doctor visits and checkups, Jaelyn Kinchelow is already looking forward to what's next. "I plan to get out of here and hope to go back to school soon," she said. At 24, she can't wait to finish her last…

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (NEXSTAR) — Brian Grove lived a life of service. He spent 10 years on active duty in Iraq, over eight years as an EMT and 16 years as a law enforcement officer. "I have always lived my life to better others,"…

Jeff and Dana Johnson of Greenwood. After Jeff Johnson died of cardiac arrest on February 25, 2020, his family chose him to be an organ donor. He was able to donate his cornea and other tissue, and the Johnson family remained active in…

Church leaders from black Christian organizations are meeting on Easter to urge more people of African, Caribbean or mixed descent to become blood and organ donors. Faith leaders from 30 faith-based organizations across the country are…

Express press service BENGALURU: There is a huge gap between the number of people who have donated their organs and the waiting list of patients for organs. No less than 5,309 patients in the state are on the waiting…

Credit: public domain CC0 April is National Gift of Life Month. This annual observance…

France has defined a new organ and tissue donation plan of 210 million euros for 2022 - 2026, announced on March 14. The objective is to perform 40% more transplants by 2026, i.e. a total of between 6,760 and 8,530 per year.To understand…

More than 8,500 New York State residents are waiting for potentially life-saving organ transplants,…

On this Green Shirt Day, Alberta families are sharing their organ donation stories. After Logan Boulet lost his life in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash, his organs were donated and saved six lives. April 7 is now recognized as Organ…

Cadaveric organ donation received a boost in the city on Wednesday with three zero-traffic green corridors created in a single day to transport vital organs from different hospitals.Jeevasarthakathe authorities, the National Organ and…

LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - A person on the organ transplant waiting list dies in the United States every 20 minutes.About 95% of Americans support organ donation, but only 54% are registered.Dominic Lipka was an active teenager and loved…

More than 8,500 New York State residents are waiting for potentially life-saving organ transplants, according to a review of state data by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield. Unfortunately, time will run out for about 500 of them, as that's the…

FERGUS – The Hunters will struggle to top the gift his wife Shelly gave him for their 35th birthdayand birthday, but thanks to the gift, he has a lifetime to try. Shelly donated a kidney to Les and now they are both getting their…

Did you know that a single organ and tissue donor can save or improve the lives of up to 50 people? That's quite an impact for a selfless decision. Throughout April, we recognized National Gift of Life Month, so to raise…

MILFORD, Ohio — Nancy Tarter is a loving, selfless, and faith-filled grandmother who always seems to have a smile on her face in the Milford community."I like to say my 'Gam' is your 'Gam'," said Sophie Tarter, Nancy's granddaughter, at…

By DEBBIE BURKEMiranda Denison of Kalispell, Montana is one of six people from Montana with her unusual job. His urgent missions require driving throughout the state. The outward leg of his journey is to a place touched by tragedy and…

April is Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Month and the Government of Saskatchewan encourages residents to register to be a donor and wear a green shirt on April 7th. Green Shirt Day was created to honor the memory of Logan…

MUSKEGON, Mich. (WOOD) — Two Muskegon mothers who became friends after the loss of their sons are working to raise awareness about organ donation. April is National Gift of Life Month and mothers are sharing their stories so more…

IT IS NOT EASY request a loved one, let alone a stranger, to donate their kidney to you.But that's the predicament that more than 90,000 people find themselves on a kidney waiting list each year. Fewer than 20,000 are lucky enough to…

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA21) - A Fort Wayne woman was fatally shot while driving her car in early December and her mother remembers her life and how the tragedy turned into a life-saving measure.Ayania Coker, 20, was shot while driving her…

If you are not already an organ donor, consider becoming one. It may seem gloomy to dwell on what will happen to your body after you die,…

As the fourth annual Green Shirt Day approaches, people in Medicine Hat and across the country are starting conversations about organ donation in hopes of recruiting new donors and in recognition of those who have made a Don. Green Shirt…

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The Unveiling of Beyond Ithaca Submitted by Ffion LovelockOrgan donor families gathered at the unveiling of a special sculpture revealed at Trentham Gardens, Staffordshire. The bespoke 'Beyond Ithaka' piece was!--kg-card-end:>!--kg-card-begin:>…

A rule on organ donation in Singapore has been highlighted by the online community, but despite its controversy, it is receiving a lot of praise.Just like the UK, citizens of the Southeast Asian country are automatically registered as organ…

Organ donations save lives (Photo: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)As a critical care consultant - and clinical lead in organ donation with NHS Blood and Transplant Scotland - it has given me hope that more people than ever before will…

A North Belfast family is raising awareness about living organ donation in hopes of finding a partner for their son. David McKenna would make anyone smile - the nine-year-old is passionate about theater and the performing arts and is a!-->…

New Delhi: A case of brain death can save the lives of at least 8 people if the organ is donated, Dr Deepak Gupta, professor of neurology at the Indian Institute of Medical Sciences, said on Monday. Talking about the need to create mass…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fxBz8xZ8eU HEIGHTS OF PERSPECTIVE - Father James Cunningham underwent a life-saving kidney transplant after being diagnosed with advanced kidney failure six years ago and is now busy raising awareness…

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — This St. Patrick's Day hits differently for a Lenexa family. It has been more than two decades since their loved one died suddenly at just 5 years old. Now this family is encouraging others to think about organ…

The Pierce County Sheriff's Department said in a final act of service that Deputy Dom Calata became an organ donor. SEATTLE — Lonnie Palm was able to celebrate his 25th wedding anniversary, walk his daughter down the…

This Commonwealth Day NHS Blood and Transplant is proud to launch a new international project called Tribute to life – bringing Commonwealth countries together to share their expertise in organ donation and transplantation, thereby…

Bradford College is lit up in pink this week as it aims to get families talking about important decisions during Organ Donation Week (September 20-26, 2021).A section of the David Hockney Building will shine as the college shares the…

Today is Commonwealth Day, and we are delighted to officially launch our Commonwealth Tribute to Life project. We will host a live launch event on our Organ Donation YouTube channel to celebrate. Join us from 11am GMT to hear the…

Indian Organ Donation Foundation Chairman Lal Goel said on Friday that there is a need for those who pledge to donate their organs to keep their family members informed of their pledge so that the removal of organs proceeds smoothly after…

Charity officials have urged people in West Norfolk to consider becoming kidney donors in a bid to coincide with World Kidney Day today.It is estimated that at least 20 patients across the county are currently waiting for a new kidney, out!-->…

Launched on the occasion of World Kidney Day (March 10), the campaign is organized in collaboration with the various partners of the DHA, including the University of Medicine and Health Sciences Mohammed Bin Rashid, the Mediclinic hospital…

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In 2021, Bradford College received a share of funding of £600,000 as part of the government's commitment to tackle health inequalities in black and Asian communities.Since receiving this share, Bradford College has worked to raise awareness…

Alisha Gokani, from Kent, has been told her best chance for a transplant is a living donor of Indian descent. The 23-year-old student says: “At just seven years old, I was told I had a rare disease which meant my kidneys would fail…

American doctors from Duke University Hospital in North Carolina have successfully transplanted a heart and thymus into a little boy in their care. Transplant patients currently have to take immunosuppressants for the rest of their…

March 08, 2022, 3:59 p.m.updated: 08 Mar 2022, 15:59 istDiabetes and hypertension are the most common causes of kidney failure. Transplantation is the only way when both kidneys fail. It can be a cadaver or…

Garret Fenner is almost the second son Sara Anderson never had. If he's at Anderson's house playing with his son Caiden, which is common, and he's craving a snack, which is also common, he knows which cupboard…

Born in 1964 in Ispahan, doctor Omid Ghobadi, a physician, is in charge of forming a team of organ donors. He has over 1,500 consents from families to donate organs. About eight thousand people die of brain death every year in Iran, and…

Missy Franklin Johnson, an Olympic champion swimmer, spent her time around the recent Winter Games learning and spreading awareness about living organ donation. This is a subject that unfortunately affects his family.Franklin…

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CHILLICOTHE, Ill. (WMBD) - Chillicothe Players Theater is partnering with Gift of Hope, a non-profit organization providing organ and tissue donation services. In rehearsal since January, the production of The Tin Woman will be…

Published on February 25, 2022 at 7:18 am Adriana Gonzalez-Chavez Cronkite News When Rocio Muñoz and her husband, Gerardo Huerta, learned in 2016 that Muñoz was suffering from kidney disease, they were left in disbelief,…

SIMON JUPP IS THE CONSERVATIVE MP FOR EAST DEVON A variety of questions cross my desk daily, but at a recent constituency surgery meeting, one fact really stuck with me. One person's organ donation can save up to nine lives. Isn't it!-->…

MONTREAL, February 23, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ - Transplant Québec reports that the number of Quebecers waiting for a transplant increased by more than 10%, or 86 people, in 2021, the largest increase of its kind in 10 years, according to data…

Guo Yong (right) helps a man sign an agreement to donate his son's organs at Liuyang Central Hospital in Liuyang, Hunan province, in April 2017. After a video showing organ recipients…

The human body it's a bit like a constellation, isn't it? All our parts come together to form a recognizable and empathetic thing. Reverse Daily readers know their constellations well, and many of you answered last week's question praising…

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