David Walliams has donated a huge £10k to his Britain’s Got Talent golden buzzer contestant Christian Kildruff, the five-year-old who has embarked on his own charity initiative to help the NHS. As our health service is pushed to the limits, people everywhere have been raising money to help our brave hero’s out and Christian is […]
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Logan Boulet Effect: Death of player in Broncos crash highlighted organ donation
Hours after coming across the horrific scene at the Humboldt Broncos bus crash, Bernadine and Toby Boulet still hadn’t seen their son Logan.
‘It helps to help’: Organ donor’s mom urges more families to say yes to donation
Nova Scotia used to be a provincial leader in organ donation, but in recent years it has fallen behind. Last year, there were only 16 organ donors, and 12 families declined consent. Now there are calls to change the system to identify more organ donors and create a culture where every family talks about donation.
Blood survey aims to update ‘discriminatory’ donation policy
Blood samples are being collected at Capital Pride this weekend as part of an effort to overturn a blanket ban on blood donations from sexually active gay and bisexual men.
Organ donation by Humboldt Broncos player inspires others
Many social media users say the donation of Humboldt Broncos defenceman Logan Boulet’s organs has inspired them to become donors themselves. Health officials in two provinces say online registrations have surged in the days following the horrific crash.
Organ donation changes dying for those getting medically assisted death
When ALS diminished Brian Wadsworth’s quality of life, he asked for medical assistance in dying. Organ donation was the natural next choice. And while the decision came with logistical challenges and ethical concerns, his loved ones say he never looked back. CBC | Health News
The world’s largest basic income experiment just received a $5 million donation in bitcoin
Chris Weller/Business Insider The Pineapple Fund, a bitcoin charity project, has announced a $ 5 million donation in bitcoin to GiveDirectly. GiveDirectly is a charity that conducts a basic income experiment in Kenya and issues cash transfers in other East African countries. Two of the year’s trendiest niche ideas, basic income and bitcoin, have finally […]
Organ donation after death on the rise in Canada, helping to ease some waiting lists, study finds
The rate of organ donation after death in Canada has risen by 42 per cent over the last decade, but the number of people donating kidneys or parts of their liver while alive has decreased. CBC | Health News
Everything you should know about egg donation — the controversial way that young women can make thousands of dollars
Iryna Inshyna/Shutterstock The INSIDER Summary: Young, healthy women can make thousands by donating their eggs to infertile couples. Some doctors say the process is generally safe. Critics, however, worry there may be undiscovered health risks. Similarly, some former donors say the experience is positive and meaningful, while others regret it. INSIDER spoke with doctors and real […]
Making a Tropical Storm Harvey Donation? Go With Cash
As Houston donations rush in, consider not just what to give, but when it can get there. https://media.wired.com/photos/59a603a91de1ff1b1b6172c2/master/pass/AmazonWishlistHoustonHP-840577674.jpg Feed: All Latest