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Organ Donation

4.8.13 A Real Cause

‘Real Housewives of New York’ Star Talks Organ Donation

‘Housewives’ cast member Heather Thomson is revealing a lot more about her family — and the life and death struggle they faced when her son Jax needed a liver transplant.

2013/04/08

Gov. Andrew Cuomo (file / credit: Governor's Office)

Gov. Cuomo Signs ‘Lauren’s Law’ In Effort To Boost Number Of Organ Donors

The new law, which will take effect in one year, will require anyone over the age of 18 getting a new driver’s license to answer whether they would like to join the state’s donor list. The question is currently optional.

2012/10/04

Oscar Veliz

Following Son’s Tragic Death, Hempstead Mom Tries To Raise Organ Donation Awareness

A Long Island mother is on a quest to find the driver who took her 17-year-old son’s life, and kept on going. She’s also hoping his death can save the lives of others.

2012/02/09

Chris Mayer (R) meets Dan Dolan (L) (credit: CBS 2)

Heart Transplant Patient Helping Others Waiting For Organs

A young man is determined to use his second chance at life to help others through the agonizing wait for healthy organs.

2012/01/20

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