Yes, that's right, jmc. They carefully go over the history to know which organs and tissues would be "safe" to take. Sometimes even cancer patients can donate corneas or skin or bone. Thanks for thinking about this. We'll have a lot more information after Friday.
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I am beyond thrilled to know that I can participate in this drive and I'm just waiting for you to give me the word. I was never able to donate blood for Moonlight because of my health history (cancers) but a nurse told me last April that she had a cancer patient in hospice care who was a donor. She said the organ donation people use your medical history to determine what they can safely take.
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Well, first of all, Row, we'd have to hit you over the head with a shovel! And second, age doesn't matter for some things. It's the ultimate recycling!
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My thanks to the fabulous Pinkie for this gorgeous banner!
I've been thinking abou tthe campaign and want to learn more. I'd love to get soemthing to the university of Pittsburgh medical Center to print up in a newsletter. That would certainly make sense because the show is so connected to that place.
I thought it was interesting, that in one of the newes articles it even said that Carol Barbee picked Pittsburgh because it was at the top of the list of transplant hospitals. So, since I'm still employed by them, although as a home care nurse, I may be able to get the word out to them that this is happening.
Thanks, Beth!
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I've been thinking abou tthe campaign and want to learn more. I'd love to get soemthing to the university of Pittsburgh medical Center to print up in a newsletter. That would certainly make sense because the show is so connected to that place.
I thought it was interesting, that in one of the newes articles it even said that Carol Barbee picked Pittsburgh because it was at the top of the list of transplant hospitals. So, since I'm still employed by them, although as a home care nurse, I may be able to get the word out to them that this is happening.
Thanks, Beth!
This is SUCH a great idea, Beth! And the perfect setting for it too! Where TR is set!
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My thanks to the fabulous Pinkie for this gorgeous banner!
Well, first of all, Row, we'd have to hit you over the head with a shovel! And second, age doesn't matter for some things. It's the ultimate recycling!
And that's what I need to know ... for what recyclables age doesn't matter.
Have a heart...... leave yours...(when you're done!)
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Just wanted to let everyone know, our Donate Life America contact who was supposed to have a meeting with us today at 9 o'clock cancelled with apologies because of a problem with her kids. The meeting has been rescheduled for Monday at 9am. It's hard to wait...
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Just wanted to let everyone know, our Donate Life America contact who was supposed to have a meeting with us today at 9 o'clock cancelled with apologies because of a problem with her kids. The meeting has been rescheduled for Monday at 9am. It's hard to wait...
VERY EXCITING! I've never participated in a project like this before and this is so awesome. Sorry she canceled but everything in it's own time right?! YAY!!! I'm stoked up Nan!!! Great work y'all have done so far
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When Tyler picks up his golf club and spends a day on the green, there's a new swing in his step. Tyler, a young man of 15, has moved forward from a bout with bone cancer. A successful bone transplant, which saved him from a leg amputation and prosthesis, has allowed him to feel like a regular teen again.
When Tyler isn't shooting for par on the links, he can be found hanging out with friends or working on his neighbors' lawns and flowerbeds with an eye towards a future career in landscaping.
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