Monthly Archives: August 2011

By Patrick McKendry / New Zealand Herald Jonah Lomu was among several rugby and league legends confirmed today for a charity Fight for Life boxing event in Auckland on December 3. Lomu, the recipient of a kidney transplant, said he … Continue reading →

By Kiran Randhawa / London Evening Standard A revolutionary operation will give new hope to children dying of kidney failure. The procedure means youngsters waiting for a transplant can receive a life-saving organ from a donor regardless of blood compatibility. … Continue reading →

By LAURA ARCHAZKI-PACTER / Naples News When Angela Coffey sent an urgent email out to her friends and colleagues, she didn’t know who would reply. Of the many emails she sent throughout her years, this one was the hardest for … Continue reading →

By Matthew Stolle / The Post Bulletin Suzanne Miner and Meredith Trcka will soon be going their separate ways, but the two will remain bonded in a way that few people are. Five years ago, Trcka had been a student … Continue reading →

The Associated Press PENSACOLA, Fla. — The father of an Escambia County Sheriff’s deputy injured in a shooting last year says his son is recovering following a pancreas and kidney transplant. Henry Cassady told the Pensacola News Journal that Jeremy … Continue reading →

I am located in a Rhode Island coastal city.  In tracking the oncoming hurricane, it is due to roar onshore in North Carolina before clobbering major, populated areas on the east coast. Current predictions have Irene hitting New England on … Continue reading →

By Viviane Vo-Duc, Deseret News SALT LAKE CITY — A year ago Springville High School football player Brandon Curtis died from injuries he suffered in an accident. His family says while dealing with his death has been difficult, they say that … Continue reading →

By ERIN PATTON and WENDY LATIMER / SoMdNews.com For one Mechanicsville family, the start of this school year is a time to celebrate. The youngest member of the Patton family, Will Patton, is 5 years old. And today he starts … Continue reading →

From Frontline JYOTHI and Amit Ranade were childless though they had been married for 15 years. The couple longed to have a child, but Jyothi could not go through a pregnancy. In 2004, Jyothi had a kidney transplant done, and … Continue reading →

By Melissa Hills / Echo News ENGLAND – Goving life in death through organ donation is the ulitmate generosity. And for Joan Bell it is that kindness which keeps her alive today. Joan’s life changed forever when she was diagnosed … Continue reading →