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Saving lives through organ, tissue donation  Featured
Saving lives through organ, tissue donation
April is National Donate Life Month. Learn how organ and tissue donation can give closure to grieving families and recipients a second chance at life.
Eye donations drop dramatically 
Eye donations drop dramatically
According to a new study, more people say they are willing to donate their eyes for research but few actually do. Find out why.
Organ donation gets boost through Facebook 
Organ donation gets boost through Facebook
Social media sites may serve as a valuable tool in public health, study finds.
Tragedy spotlights the importance of organ donation 
Tragedy spotlights the importance of organ donation
The untimely death of a 28-year-old school teacher during last week’s Cubs game, raises awareness about the gift of life.
Nearly half of Americans willing to donate a kidney to a stranger 
Nearly half of Americans willing to donate a kidney to a stranger
A new poll finds that 47 percent of Americans are willing to donate their kidney to someone they never met.
The ultimate gift: Organ donation 
The ultimate gift: Organ donation
Kidney Transplant recipient Joyce McAfee shares her inspirational story about how her niece helped save her life.