Kidney recipient and Gift of Life Donor Program Volunteer Ambassador Timmy Nelson appeared on the radio program “Her Health Matters” hosted by Dr. Safiyya Shabazz on WURD Radio. Timmy shared […]
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By donating his organs, his mother said, she could ensure that Jaseem’s killers would not get the last word. His story would not end with his murder. by Ellie Rushing […]
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Sara Madonna During the month of April, 69 News has been sharing inspiring stories about organ donation with the help of the Gift of Life program in celebration of National […]
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This week on Bridging Philly, we learn how the Philadelphia-based Gift of Life organ and tissue donation program connects donors and organ recipients – and continues to support families through […]
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By Brittany Sweeney ALLENTOWN, Pa —The region that includes the Lehigh Valley is being recognized for leading the country in organ donations. In 2022, people in eastern Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey, […]
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The Gift of Life Donor Program coordinated transplants from 690 donors in 2022. by Abraham Gutman A Philadelphia based organ donation program led the nation in 2022 for coordinating the […]
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The Gift of Life Donor Program and the city’s Longest Night event help families who have lost loved ones
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Tom Gano has surpassed the 300,000 goal he set after his son Curtis, 16, died in 1987. Curtis saved four lives through organ donation.
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by Hallie Jacobs DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — More than 40 Central Pennsylvanians who donated their organs, tissues, and corneas to save hundreds of lives are being honored as heroes. The ceremony […]
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By Stephanie Stahl PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Katherine Strickland and Anna Fischman had liver transplants as babies 35 years ago. On Friday, the women were back together again for the first […]
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