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Giving for Living

New organ donors sought throughout community

With a growing list of people who can survive if they receive a transplant, the Center for Organ Recovery & Education, CORE, is going wherever it can to reach people who might register to become organ donors after they die.  read more »

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Rare disorder brings New Zealand girl to Pittsburgh for transplant

A rare disorder prevents Matisse Reid from digesting food, but it doesn't stop her from enjoying a meal.  read more »

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Kidney transplant gives Ross woman second shot at life

Most women dread their birthday each year, but not Jane Barrett -- she celebrates two of them.  read more »

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Organ donors change many lives

This holiday season, I give thanks to a woman who lives more than 2,400 miles away for giving me the past 10 Christmas mornings with my mother.  read more »

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Stem cell donation cures local man's leukemia

It's almost strange to use the word lucky when describing someone who had leukemia.  read more »

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A simple sticker can provide the gift of life

Like most teenagers, Carlo Leo was anxious and ecstatic to get his drivers' license. However, the lure of the open road and the freedom every teen dreams of weren't his only motivation.  read more »

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Teen's organ donor decision inspires other family members

Tom Henderson had a heart for helping those in need. And even in his death, Tom helped others because of one selfless act.  read more »

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Many area residents waiting for organ transplants

For some of our neighbors, the best gift this holiday season might come from a stranger. It won't come in a box wrapped in pretty paper and curly ribbon.  read more »

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