organ donation
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November 6, 2023
Big House event part of annual Blood Battle donation effort
The American Red Cross is teaming up with U-M for its annual Blood Battle against longtime rival Ohio State. A key part of the effort is the annual Be a Hero in the Big House event Nov. 19.
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November 1, 2021
Blood, organ and marrow donations focus of Big House event
Be a Hero at the Big House, a daylong opportunity for attendees to donate blood and learn how to become organ and bone marrow donors, is set for Nov. 21 at the Jack Roth Stadium Club.
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October 9, 2019
Michigan Libraries for Life organ donation drive co-led by U-M kicks off
The Michigan Libraries for Life program, an organ, tissue and eye donation promotional activity c0-led by U-M, is expanding its statewide participation for the 10th consecutive year.
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October 3, 2019
How opt-out organ donation could affect U.S. waiting lists
A U-M study suggests shifting from the current organ-donation system, in which one opts in to be a donor, to one of “presumed consent” — unless one opts out — could improve shortages.
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October 23, 2015
Wolverines for Life promotes life-saving donations at Nov. 1 event
For several years, Wolverines For Life has worked to promote organ, tissue and blood donation. The group’s signature event, “Be a Hero at the Big House,” will continue that effort Nov. 1.
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October 1, 2015
Taubman Health Sciences organ donor initiative goes statewide
Michigan Libraries for Life, which started five years ago at the Taubman Health Sciences Library, has grown into a statewide effort promoting organ donation.
