Thank-you note for the gift of life Jun 8, 2008
For more information on organ, eye and tissue donation, go to www. lifequestfla. (Florida Times-Union)
Is sex necessary for reproduction? Jun 1, 2008
The first baby is born from an embryo selected because he was a genetic match to an ill sibling who needed a tissue donation. 2005-06: Egg freezing. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Recipients are thankful of ‘unselfish gift' May 29, 2008
Organ and tissue donation were the topics of discussion during a Tuesday night Murray Lion's Club dinner held to create awareness and engage the community in giving what those closest to organ donation call the most unselfish gift ... Kentucky Organ Donor Affiliates (KODA) community educators Evelyn Glass and Jenny Miller Jones spoke to the group of Lions and community members regarding the importance of organ and tissue donation ... The couple have become community educators in their own right;... (Murray Ledger & Times, KY)
One organ donor can save up to 8 lives (100) May 6, 2008
With the proper facts, Brehmer said families will take time to consider their decisions before deciding against organ and tissue donation. I think the more education you have, you can make that informed decision, she said. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
6,000 Southlanders to Join Sixth Annual Donate Life Run/Walk on April 26 at Cal State Fullerton Apr 23, 2008
Nearly 3,000 Family Members of Organ and Tissue Donors to Participate Corporate, Civic, Community and Healthcare Partners Unite to Promote Organ and Tissue Donation and Support the Donate Life California Registry LOS ANGELES, April 22 /PRNewswire/ -- A wide and diverse range of organizations will join and support more than 6,000 Southern Californians -- including nearly 3,000 donor family members -- at the sixth annual Donate Life Run/Walk at Cal State Fullerton on April 26 from 7:00 a.m. until... (PR Newswire)
Organ, blood donors needed Apr 19, 2008
"The most important thing a person who wishes to become a donor can do is tell their families. That way at the time of death there isn't confusion."One donor can save or help as many as 75 people in organ and tissue donation," she said.Like giving blood, it is a simple process. Although Jarikisha Griffith, a phlebotomist - or blood collector - with Mississippi Blood Services admits some people avoid giving simply because of a fear of needles."It really is not as bad as some people make it out to... (The Clarion-Ledger)
Organ Donation:Giving The Gift Of Life Apr 17, 2008
Conte, who has sponsored and helped move much of the legislation related to transplant issues, is a kidney transplant recipient who tries to let others know about the importance of organ and tissue donation ... "And, unfortunately, many people die every day for the lack of an organ donor. In New York State, 600 die every year due to a lack of organ donors." Last week, some of the issues that were brought to the Legislature's attention included changing the New York State Uniform Anatomical Gift... (Suffolk Life Newspapers, NY)
Obituaries for Friday, April 11, 2008 Apr 11, 2008
Kara gave in death, as she gave in life, through organ and tissue donation. Kara is survived by her parents, Carlyle and Ruth Gilbertson of Fort Myers, Fla. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Albany woman recognized for signing up organ donors (45) Apr 10, 2008
Donate Life Northwest, formerly known as the Oregon Donor Program, promotes organ, eye and tissue donation. It has recognized Ray as its outstanding registry champion volunteer. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Donations decline from taxpayer refunds Apr 10, 2008
Endangered wildlife, children's trust fund, eldercare, veterans, school readiness, organ and tissue donation, War Between the States heritage trust fund, litter control enforcement, law enforcement assistance, public education, state parks, military family relief, conservation, financial literacy. South Dakota. (USA Today -- Money)
UNO Students Recruit Organ Donors Apr 9, 2008
Volunteers passed out goodie bags and information on organ and tissue donation at the event. Copyright 2008 by. (7 KETV Omaha)
RN: Families need to discuss organ donation plans Apr 7, 2008
Nigh said the topic of unplugging the ventilator and organ and tissue donation was inevitable. Her brother s son was supportive of organ donation, but some family members were fearful that the body would be disfigured and had doubts. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Lucky Liver Recipient Shares Amazing Survival Story Apr 4, 2008
But one donor can save 7 lives through organ donation (heart, liver, pancreas, 2 kidneys, lungs, and small intestine), enhance more than 50 lives and restore sight to two people through eye and tissue donation ... LifeNet Health is a full service biomedical tissue banking system and the non-prfit agency that handles organ and tissue donation in Virginia ... To learn more about organ and tissue donations or to volunteer, call LifeNet Health at 1-866-SAVE SEVEN (1. (WTKR.com, VA)
Thompson stresses need for organ donor awareness Apr 4, 2008
He said the program is designed to educate employees about organ and tissue donation, asking them to make a decision and inform their families. Thompson said the initiative started in the auto industry and has since been extended to 2,000 businesses throughout the country. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
PennDOT Reminds Citizens They Can Register Online to Become Organ ... Apr 3, 2008
Driver's license and identification card holders, as well as registered vehicle owners, can also support organ donation programs by donating $1 to the Robert P. Casey Memorial Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Trust Fund at the time of application and/or renewal. Proceeds from the fund are used to educate the public about organ donation programs and processes through non-profit organizations like the Center for Organ Recovery and Education and Gift of Life. (FOXBusiness)
National Donate Life Month, 2008 Apr 2, 2008
My Administration is committed to strengthening organ and tissue donation programs and awareness activities ... gov to learn more about organ and tissue donation and how they can give the gift of life. (White House News Releases)
Legislative Update Apr 1, 2008
Assembly Bill 442 allows the Department of Transportation (DOT) to issue special distinctive license plates for persons who support Donate Life Wisconsin (DLW) and the promotion of organ and tissue donation. Assembly Bill 468 prohibits a notary public who is not an attorney from acting in ways that would make someone think that he or she is licensed to practice law. (Menomonie Dunn County News, WI)
County to buy new equipment Mar 29, 2008
Commissioners received a letter from LifeLink of Georgia, the state's non-profit tissue recovery organization, which said the observance is "an opportunity to share life-saving information about the need for organ and tissue donation." Commissioner Battle said she encouraged citizens to register as organ donors and tell their families about the choice, because she said she's personally seen the life-saving impact of organ donation through her work at Phoebe Putney Hospital in Albany. Heard from... (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
The gift of sight Mar 25, 2008
Maryville Daily Forum - News. Tuesday, March 25, 2008. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)
Medicine's Cutting Edge: Re-Growing Organs Mar 24, 2008
The non-profit organ and tissue donation group. MMVIII, CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. (CBS News -- Iraq)
Life-saving transplant is tale of ‘an honorable heart’ Mar 22, 2008
To that end, Troy s days now are filled with work to promote organ and tissue donation. He s knocked on doors, passed out fliers and organized events all in the hopes that just one more person will become a donor. (Kewanee Star Courier, IL)
Organ donation must be built on trust Mar 16, 2008
The trust of our community that patients are dead before organ and tissue donation is essential for what has been a successful program of deceased donation. Dr. FRANCIS DELMONICOMedical directorNew England Organ BankNewton. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
Dynamic couple retires from school Mar 4, 2008
The Dossers are now active in raising awareness about organ and tissue donation with the Iowa Donor Network and the Lions Eye Bank. Contact Warren Haacke. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Dire donor levels put lives in limbo Feb 20, 2008
It is his hope that the more people know about organ and tissue donation, the more will be done to help lift the nation's low rate of donation ... Research has shown that 94% of Australians support organ and tissue donation, but only 5,412,487 Australians are registered. (The Age)
Organ recipient urges increased donations during awareness week Feb 18, 2008
A Bendigo man whose life was changed by a kidney and liver transplant hopes there will be an upsurge in organ and tissue donation during this week's Organ Donor Awareness Week. Brendan Edwards, 62, says donating an organ is the greatest gift anyone can give to another human being, as it is the gift of life. (ABC Online)
Organ donation day Feb 15, 2008
Every major religion endorses organ, eye and tissue donation ... Every major religion endorses organ, eye and tissue donation. (Charleston Gazette)
Govt keen to boost organ donations Feb 15, 2008
Senator McLucas said the government would begin work immediately on a range of measures to increase organ and tissue donation. She said the final report of the National Clinical Taskforce on Organ and Tissue Donation contained 51 recommendations to improve the donation and transplantation system ... "More than 90 per cent of Australians support the idea of organ and tissue donation, but we have one of the lowest rates of donation in the Western world. The challenge is to convert that support... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Saturn Celebrates 11 Years of Helping Save Lives Through Blood, Marrow, Organ and Tissue Donation Feb 10, 2008
The campaign celebrates its 11th anniversary with nearly 2,000 planned community donor drives aimed at raising awareness and encouraging blood, marrow, organ and tissue donation throughout the month of February ... -- Organ, eye and tissue donation - Nearly 98,000 Americans are currently awaiting a lifesaving organ transplant. (PR Newswire)
Church holds benefit to aid student recovering from liver transplant Jan 28, 2008
Besides raising money, organizers of the benefit also urged families to discuss organ and tissue donation so if something ever came up and a quick decision was needed. Comments. (Herkimer Eening Telegram, NY)
A license can save a life Jan 25, 2008
"People don't think about the impact and significance of tissue donation, but they are important," she said ... Menzer said people know organ donations can save lives but don't know the importance of tissue donation ... "I used a tissue donation to repair a knee injury and also a bone. These are what I would call life-enhancing as opposed to life-saving.". (The Daily Lobo, NM)
Organ donations up 20 percent since new law took effect in 2006 Jan 19, 2008
Since it became law in 2006, the registry has increased organ and tissue donation by 20 percent ... Promoting the importance of organ and tissue donation remains a top priority of my office, Secretary of State Jesse White said in a press release ... Dave Bosch, spokesman for Gift of Hope, which coordinates the organ- and tissue-recovery process, said it is estimated that 300 people die each year waiting for organ or tissue donations. (Kewanee Star Courier, IL)
Rep. Clay, others promote organ and tissue donation Jan 6, 2008
Clay, others promote organ and tissue donation. ST. LOUIS (AP) When 9-year-old Jazmyne Davis of Belleville, Ill. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Through gift of tissue donation, 16-year-old's memory lives on Jan 1, 2008
Through tissue donation, a dear life goes on ... Her decision that day in July 2005 set in motion a ripple effect of tissue donations that have reached as far as Portugal ... In all, Christopher's tissue donation will have gone to almost 50 people in need, according to the New England Organ Bank. (Boston Globe)
Organ donor reality falling short of hopes Dec 2, 2007
Bearing all that in mind, groups such as Australians Donate, the peak body for organ and tissue donation, the Red Cross and others have launched community awareness campaigns urging people to register to donate, and discuss their decision with their family ... Jeremy Chapman, chairman of the National Clinical Taskforce for Organ and Tissue Donation, says the taskforce will be making some similar recommendations in its report to the health ministers due out in the first half of next year ... For... (The Australian)
Carmian has arm built from cadaver; encourages people to donate bodies Nov 27, 2007
Ingrid is a remarkable woman who has suffered through pain unknown to many people, but she remains upbeat, striving to help others by encouraging organ and tissue donation and by enjoying her four children and eight grandchildren. Her children are Melody Veatch, Carmi; Tammy Schmittler, Carmi; Michele Noblett, Newburgh, Ind. (Carmi Times, IL)
From bust to trust Nov 26, 2007
Recognizing our expertise, and leveraging our national infrastructure, provincial and territorial governments are looking to Canadian Blood Services to take on leading national roles in the field of umbilical cord blood banking, and organ and tissue donation and transplantation all undertakings that would have been inconceivable 10 years ago. Our goal in the early days was to become the leading blood operator in the developed world, and by most measures we have achieved that goal. (Globe and Mail)
Heather Menzer is new Miss Rio Rancho Nov 26, 2007
Her goals as Miss Rio Rancho include, promoting her platform of organ and tissue donation, being a spokesperson for Children s Miracle Network, representing the Miss America system in a favorable light and letting people understand the benefits of the program and representing Rio Rancho ... Menzer also wants to use the Miss Rio Rancho title to promote her platform of donating life, specifically promoting organ and tissue donation ... Donate Life , promoting Tissue Donation, is a worthy cause... (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Network Asks People To Take A Leap Of Faith Nov 16, 2007
Berg also hopes that National Donor Sabbath Month, which is now in its twelfth year, will see religious leaders telling their respective congregations that their religion supports organ and tissue donation ... "Since its launch in the summer of 2000, just more than 1.3 million people have enrolled. But compared with registries in other states, the New York registry is underperforming. With so many lives at stake, we are hoping to increase dramatically the number of registrants during National... (Suffolk Life Newspapers, NY)
Over My Dead Body Nov 15, 2007
Now Walker is back, assessing another post-death industry: organ and tissue donation. Unlike the funeral industry, the business that has sprung up around recycling body parts is much more controversial. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
4 Organ Recipients Get HIV From Infected Donor... Nov 14, 2007
The CDC guidelines advise excluding high-risk patients from organ and tissue donation, "unless the risk to the recipient of not performing the transplant is deemed greater than the risk of HIV transmission and disease.". "Since 1994, the CDC has required screening for all high risk donors. This is the first case of HIV since 1994," said Joel Newman of United Network for Organ Sharing. (The Drudge Report)
4 Chicago Organ Recipients Infected With HIV Nov 13, 2007
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines advise excluding high-risk patients from organ and tissue donation, "unless the risk to the recipient of not performing the transplant is deemed greater than the risk of HIV transmission and disease.". ( 2007 The Associated Press. (CBS 11, TX)
The UMCOR Hotline for November 06, 2007 Nov 9, 2007
Traditionally observed the second Sunday in November, Organ and Tissue Donor Sunday is an annual interfaith celebration to support organ and tissue donation. The United Methodist Church is encouraged to observe this important day to create awareness. (AlertNet)
Bereaved 'will agree to donate' Nov 8, 2007
However, while the majority did agree to tissue donation, only one in five of the families asked agreed to allow researchers to take the entire brain. While entire organs are preferable, tissue samples still provide invaluable insight into the working of the brain, Professor Bell said. (BBC News -- Health)
Transplant key to success in diabetes cure Nov 4, 2007
"The problem is there is not enough organ or tissue donation to offer this to everyone," he said. "Patients need anti-rejection drugs for the transplant, so it is a trade-off between taking insulin and powerful anti-rejection drugs.". (Melbourne Herald Sun)
Hep C infection after test missed Oct 23, 2007
Australians Donate - the peak body for organ and tissue donation - has backed similar changes for the whole of Australia. NAT testing is not mandatory. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Where to go to find PSAs on the Internet Oct 22, 2007
Web site features include what organ and tissue donation is all about, how you can help and stories about people whose lives have been saved and improved due to organ and tissue donors. Make-A-Wish. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Les and Deanne Johnson proud of Brady’s decision Oct 20, 2007
Les and Deanne Johnson of Devils Lake have become spokespersons on behalf of LifeSource Organ and Tissue Donations and told a gathering Thursday night at Mercy Hospital what they went through when their son, Brady, died five years ago. Since their son, Brady, died, Les and Deanne Johnson have become spokespersons on behalf of the LifeSource Organ and Tissue Donation procurement organization. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
UNYTS granted organ, tissue donated funds Oct 11, 2007
A new federal grant will help area organizations grow awareness about organ and tissue donation. received a two-year grant for $425,000 from the Health Resources and Services Administration to support awareness and designations throughout the eight-county region. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Two Million Californians Say 'Yes!' to Organ and Tissue Donation Oct 10, 2007
to Organ and Tissue Donation ... to Organ and Tissue Donation. (PR Newswire)
One boy's organs help save lives while giving a new life to his memory Oct 3, 2007
Vaughn said he has noticed an increase in people's awareness of organ and tissue donation over the last several years, but the need still outweighs the supply ... One person can save seven lives by providing organ and tissue donations. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Wells seeks re-election as county coroner Sep 21, 2007
"My background of education and experiences includes bachelor of sciences from Mississippi State University in pre-med and medical technology, clinical internship at Baptist Memorial Hospital, Memphis, Tenn., 33 years experience as a clinical laboratory scientist, 29 of which are at Webster Hospital in Eupora, working closely with the medical staff in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide variety of diseases and injuries.During my approximately 17 years as coroner, I have successfully... (Webster Progress-Times, MS)
Fundraiser To Help Baby With Rare Liver Disease Sep 6, 2007
" After a crash course in pediatric organ transplants, the couple decided the best hope for their daughter was a live tissue donation. Neither parent was a match, but they hope to find one soon. Meanwhile, although the Anselmos' health insurance covers transplant surgery, it does not cover Robert Anselmo's extended leaves from work, trips to a specialty hospital in Philadelphia, some of Savannah's medications and other expenses. So the two have established a fund to help cover the costs. A... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
Log on to donate life Sep 6, 2007
Even though more than 90 percent of people support organ and tissue donation, the number of people who need transplants has been growing about five times faster than the rate of donations. Indeed, more than 2,000 individuals in the Pacific Northwest are awaiting an organ transplant, while thousands more are waiting for a tissue transplant. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Missaukee County adopts Gift of Life procedures Aug 22, 2007
The Gift of Life organ/tissue donation program provides that opportunity ... Tissue donation helps the donor families, too, she said ... She said 7 percent of all deaths are eligible for tissue donation. (Cadillac News, MI)
Remembering Kirsten Aug 21, 2007
Wearing a T-shirt proclaiming support for organ tissue donation (Kirsten was a donor), Dottie Meyer said lessons learned are important, but never a substitute for a lost child ... Donations in Meyer s name may be made to the Connecticut Coalition for Organ and Tissue Donation. (New Haven Register, CT)
Part 1: King County Trades Human Brains For Money Aug 18, 2007
Here's what Lynn says did happen: The Medical Examiner's office called on the phone, asking for a "skin and brain tissue donation.". "They didn't tell me they were going to sell it. I'd have said 'no' right off the bat," said Lynn. (KIRO TV, WA)
Charity's ploy 'horrifying' Aug 5, 2007
Etele received charitable status from the federal government based on claims he would create a "national volunteer health charity" dedicated "solely to organ and tissue donation and transplant.". Instead, Etele hired paid fundraisers, effectively outsourcing the normally painstaking work of building a charitable support base to a for-profit, publicly traded telemarketing firm, Xentel DM.. (Toronto Star)
How Pitt voted Jul 30, 2007
HB1372 - Organ donation/The Heart Prevails: Enacts the Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act and provide that the decision to have the heart symbol on one's drivers license is legally sufficient consent to organ and tissue donation unless revoked by the donor. Introduced by Rep. (The Daily Reflector)
Austs reluctant to change organ donation arrangements Jul 22, 2007
SAMANTHA DONOVAN: Marcia Coleman is the Chairwoman of Australians Donate, the peak national body for organ and tissue donation ... There are plenty of, there's plenty of interest in the support for organ and tissue donation within Australia ... So we believe that working with hospitals in a collaborative environment and moving to best practice and trying to encourage or transform the culture within hospitals, that there will be a much greater take up of organ and tissue donation. (ABC Online)
Serving in life and in death: Iraq war veteran killed in Bonsall crash donated organs Jul 4, 2007
Among the recipients of Harrison's organs were a man raising his 13-year-old-child, as well as another man with four children, said Sharon Ross, the spokeswoman for Lifesharing Community Organ and Tissue Donation. The San Diego-based organization was in charge of making arrangements for the donation of Harrison's heart and kidneys. (North County Times)
New Regulations Needed For Patients Receiving Animal Tissue Donation Jul 1, 2007
A new article in The Journal of Law, Medicine and Ethics calls for a change in the regulations surrounding xenotransplantation, the transplanting of animal cells, tissues or organs into humans. Although few xenotransplantation procedures have been done to this time, there appears to be a lack of awareness among potential xenotransplant patients about the risk of the procedures, and the required lifetime of infectious disease monitoring that come with it. (Science Daily)
Sirius Satellite Radio Host Tawn Mastrey in Need of Life Saving Liver Transplant Jul 1, 2007
Tawn, her family, friends and the rock community have enlisted the help of Donate Life America to raise awareness about the importance of organ, eye and tissue donation. Donate life America representatives will be on hand at as many of these events as possible, but are always available online, via email and websites to answer any questions and to assist you in signing up to become an organ and tissue donor in your area. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Report suggests changes to Pa. organ and tissue donation system Jun 15, 2007
organ and tissue donation system ... organ and tissue donation system The Associated Press 06/14/2007 Pennsylvania lawmakers could improve the state's system of organ and tissue donation by combining scattered provisions of state law into a single act and placing someone in charge of the effort, a legislative study concluded ... The state should also improve funding for organ and tissue donation and do a better job of educating the public about it, according to a Legislative Budget and Finance... (NEPA News, PA)
Transplant recipient awarded Shining Star May 20, 2007
So he keeps writing every year, and he works to promote organ and tissue donation ... " Nonetheless, the father said he is grateful for the extra three years he had with his youngest son. Gillespie had a 10-day wait for his new liver. "I was in a coma and I wasn't expected to live, so I went right to the top of the list," he said. By all accounts, Gillespie is a quiet, modest man, the last person one might expect to become a public speaker. He still surprises himself with his ability to take the... (The News-Herald)
Speed of fighter jet saved infant, now an adult May 14, 2007
"And to hear now that he's survived all this and not only that but he's doing great, to be part of that, I'll say is very neat."The families will not be available for interviews until a Tuesday news conference, said Rebecca Ousley, a spokeswoman for LifeSource, a St. Paul-based nonprofit that manages and promotes organ and tissue donation. The De La Pena family was expected to stay in Fargo through Wednesday, she said. (Fresno Bee -- State)
