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"A heartwarming story of a lifesaving blood donation! My friend's father needed urgent blood transfusions after brain surgery, but his rare AB+ blood type made it a challenge. Despite the odds, we persisted and finally found a blood bank with 2 units of AB+ blood. In a surprising twist, I was able to donate my A+ blood, which combined with another donor's B+ blood, received the needed AB+ 2 units! Grateful for the opportunity to help, I realized the importance of blood donation, especially for rare blood types like AB+ and AB-. Let's come forward and donate blood to save lives! #BloodDonation #SaveLives #RareBloodType"

January is National Blood Donor Month—a time to recognize the lifesaving impact of blood and platelet donations and encourage others to join the effort. Did you know that winter months often bring a dangerous drop in blood donations? Between holiday schedules, severe weather, and seasonal illnesses, healthcare facilities face critical shortages that put lives at risk. Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood.* Your donation can make all the difference, whether it’s for accident victims, patients undergoing surgery, or those battling cancer. Just one pint of blood can save up to three lives.* This month, consider rolling up your sleeve and becoming a donor. Your gift could be the reason someone gets a second chance today. Together, we can ensure that healthcare providers have what they need to help those who rely on blood transfusions. Be the hero someone needs right now. Visit your local blood bank or donation center today and make an impact that truly lasts. #NationalBloodDonorMonth #GiveBlood #SaveLives *Source: American Red Cross #NationalBloodDonorMonth #DonateBlood #OrthopedicCare #AOP #OrthopedicExcellence OrthopedicSurgeons #Orthopedics #PrivateEquity #HealthcareLeadership #AmericanOrthopedicPartners #PracticePartners

It all started with one altruistic non-directed (willing to give to anyone in need) living kidney donor named Samantha. An amazing Kidney Chain with 10 donors and 10 recipients. A breakthrough innovative advance in kidney transplantation deserving of a Nobel Prize. Alvin Roth won the Nobel Prize in Economics in 2012 for his foundational theoretical work on kidney exchange along with Tayfun Sonmez and Utku Unver, and later on with Itai Ashlagi and other co-authors. Roth, along with Tayfun Sonmez and Utku Unver, were one of the first to note the similarity between kidney exchange and one-sided matching described by Lloyd Shapley and Herbert Scarf. They adapted the David Gale's top-trading-cycle algorithm to allow the one-sided matching with waiting-list options, and proposed efficient and incentive-compatible chain selection rules. The same team subsequently showed that efficient outcomes with good incentive properties can be found in computationally efficient ways when only pairwise kidney exchanges are considered. Because the National Organ Transplant Act forbids the creation of binding contracts for organ transplant, steps in the procedure had to be performed roughly simultaneously. Two pairs of patients means four operating rooms and four surgical teams acting in concert with each other. Hospitals and professionals in the transplant community felt that the practical burden of three pairwise exchanges would be too large. While the original theoretical work discovered that an "efficient frontier" would be reached with exchanges between three pairs of otherwise incompatible donors, it was determined that the goals of the program would not be sacrificed by limiting exchanges to pairs of incompatible donors. A 12-party (6 donors and 6 recipients) kidney exchange was performed in April 2008. Now a 20-party! 20 transplant surgeries in 2 days! BIG Congratulations to #OSUWexMed! And thank you so very much Samantha! You are a shining light! A true Hero! #kidneydonation #kidneytransplant #kidneychain Blair L. Sadler Alfred Sadler MD FACP Kidney Watch ——-

I decided to donate whole blood today instead of platelets. Here are five amazing facts about blood donation. Please see links in the comments. 1. **One donation can save up to 3 lives.** Just one blood donation can be separated into different components—red cells, plasma, and platelets—helping multiple patients in need. 2. **Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood.** Whether it's for surgery, trauma care, or cancer treatments, the need for blood is constant, and donors are essential to maintaining a stable supply. 3. **It only takes about 10 minutes to donate.** The donation process itself is quick, and with a short recovery time afterward, you're able to help save lives without a major time commitment. 4. **Blood donations have a shelf life.** Red blood cells last only 42 days, and platelets last just 5 days. This means regular donations are crucial to keeping the blood supply fresh and available for those in need. 5. **You can donate whole blood every 56 days (8 weeks).** Plasma and platelet donations can happen more frequently, meaning there are numerous opportunities throughout the year to contribute to saving lives.

Day 23 of the #50Families50Days Campaign $1,800 for Cranial Helmet for Premature Twins. Twin boys, Matthew, and Michael Ellison, were born prematurely with severely misshapen skulls, necessitating the use of cranial helmets to effectively reshape their skulls and prevent potential future medical conditions. Each child required a helmet, costing $1,800 each. Task Force Dagger and TDF covered the expenses for these helmets. The boys' cranial specialist provided prescriptions and detailed information for the devices, believing that the helmets could avoid the need for potentially dangerous surgery, which would still require the use of the devices post-surgery. Matthew and Michael were born prematurely, with one hospitalized for about a month after birth due to serious health issues. Both boys were thriving and relatively healthy, but their skull deformities were attributed to their physical position in the womb and premature birth, which hindered full development. TRICARE would not cover the expense since they only provide coverage after corrective surgery. The physician believed it was safer to avoid surgery and use the helmets to align the boys' skulls properly. Requested Amount that TD Foundation provided immediate and direct assistance for: $1,800 To hear more amazing stories of impact from the TD Foundation, please follow along on our social media accounts. Join us in making a difference. One Veteran Family at a Time. To learn more, donate, or start a fundraiser as part of our #50Families50Days Campaign visit the link in comments below. #AliveDay #50DaysofImpact #OneVeteranFamily

MIKO HAD LIFE-SAVING SURGERY! 😻 Miko, a sweet Minnesota kitty, had been hospitalized 4 times this year with life-threatening urinary blockages despite a prescription urinary diet and anti-anxiety medication. Miko needed Perineal Urethrostomy (PU) surgery, a surgical procedure that reconstructs the urethra to allow urine to pass through more easily. However, the surgery was estimated to cost between $3,147.43 and $3,372.43, and his mom had exhausted all of her funds and could not afford it. She desperately reached out to us for help. 🙏 We had to help this handsome boy, at just 5 years old, this surgery would be life-changing for Miko. We fundraised, and our incredible donors gave so generously that we raised enough to cover the entire cost of Mikos' surgery in just 4 days! The surgery went well, and Miko is recovering at home. His mom said, "Miko was very restless and up all night post-surgery; however, he is now doing much better." Miko's mom is closely monitoring his urine output; the good news is he no longer has blood in his urine! 🙌 Miko will have a check-up on December 9th. We will have more updates on Miko soon! Donations SAVED Miko's life! If you would like to learn more about our mission, please click here: https://lnkd.in/eBDwp5F6 #fortheloveofalex #savinglives #cats #furbaby #animalwelfare #charity #pets #gatos #dogs #minnesota #catsoftheworld #kittycat #catlife #catmom #catlovers #meow

Zavria's story is one of our FAVORITES! Zavria is five years old and lives in the Philippines. She was born with a lymphangioma on the left side of her neck, which prevented her from turning her head normally. Although it was non-cancerous it had impacted her life tremendously. In the summer of 2022, Maya's Hope funded her Sclerotherapy for her lymphangioma. The procedure was done on August 5th, and the initial result seemed positive. Unfortunately, after about a month the cyst grew bigger once more. Since Sclerotherapy did not work, the doctor advised that surgery would be the best option. November 2022 was a turning point for Zavria as she finally underwent the long-awaited surgery. The lump on her neck was successfully removed, filling this little girl's heart with pure joy! We are immensely grateful to our sponsors who made this incredible transformation possible. Our donors have forever changed Zavria's life. #Success #MayasHope #EveryChildHasValue #MiraclesHappen #WeAreSoProud #ThankYou #ByYourSide #NotAlone #Disorder #UpsandDowns #Persistence #NeverGiveUp #foryou #medications #NYCnonprofit #USAcharity #USAnonprofit #NYCcharity #NYC #USA #Zavria #lymphangioma #surgery #funded

Zavria's story is one of my FAVORITES! Zavria is five years old and lives in the Philippines. She was born with a lymphangioma on the left side of her neck, which prevented her from turning her head normally. Although it was non-cancerous it had impacted her life tremendously. In the summer of 2022, Maya's Hope funded her Sclerotherapy for her lymphangioma. The procedure was done on August 5th, and the initial result seemed positive. Unfortunately, after about a month the cyst grew bigger once more. Since Sclerotherapy did not work, the doctor advised that surgery would be the best option. November 2022 was a turning point for Zavria as she finally underwent the long-awaited surgery. The lump on her neck was successfully removed, filling this little girl's heart with pure joy! We are immensely grateful to our sponsors who made this incredible transformation possible. Our donors have forever changed Zavria's life. #Success #MayasHope #EveryChildHasValue #MiraclesHappen #WeAreSoProud #ThankYou #ByYourSide #NotAlone #Disorder #UpsandDowns #Persistence #NeverGiveUp #foryou #medications #NYCnonprofit #USAcharity #USAnonprofit #NYCcharity #NYC #USA #Zavria #lymphangioma #surgery #funded

Thanks to the kind support of our donors, fundraisers and volunteers, we have been able to help fund a specialist new 3D camera and imaging software for the medical photography team here at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust! 🙌 The kit (which we supported with £14,675 of our charitable funds, alongside £10,000 from the Plastic Surgery Department) will allow breast cancer patients who have undergone a mastectomy to be given a glimpse into the future by being shown how reconstructive surgery could look. Team lead medical photographer Lucy Tinniswood explained: “With the new camera, we just need three to six images, which are stitched together and uploaded to the software to create one 3D image. “This image can be rotated in any direction for a 180° or 360° view. It can show accurate automated measurements where previously the surgeon had to physically measure the patient. It also allows for an element of manipulation for pre-operative planning and visualisation of what someone could look like post-operatively and post-reconstructive surgery.” Lucy continued: “For a breast cancer patient who is considering reconstructive surgery after a mastectomy, the surgeon can now show them an image of the potential end result, helping them to make an informed decision. It is hoped by managing expectation, it will help reduce the number of surgeries a patient will need to go through.” And it is not just breast cancer patients set to benefit as Lucy and her team not only work closely with consultant plastic surgeons Mr Jeyaram Srinivasan and Mr Chidi Ekwobi, but also with the maxillo-facial specialists here at the Trust. Their patients include those in potentially disfiguring treatment for mouth, head and neck cancers, who may be offered facial reconstructive surgery. In addition, burns and accident patients could also see how plastic surgery may be able to shape their future too. Thanks so much to our supporters for raising the funds to enable the purchase of this innovative kit - it will help make such a difference for patients! 🙏 ❤️ #Rosemerecancerfoundation #lancashire #breastcancer

PLEASE READ!! Here are some real-life experiences that donating blood impacted my life. Gino, my 3-year-old nephew, is fighting Neuroblastoma, a rare aggressive cancer. He is winning his battle with the help of transfusions! In addition, my sister-in-law who had a heart transplant, and my husband who recently had emergency surgery, both received multiple transfusions. I never knew the importance of donating blood until it impacted the people I love! Donating blood is one of the most profound acts of kindness a person can offer. Your single donation can save up to three lives!   It has helped save three people I love!   Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. Currently, there is an alarming shortage of blood. The need for blood is constant, but the supply depends on the generosity of people like you. Blood cannot be manufactured; it can only come from volunteers who understand the power of giving. It’s a small act, but its impact is immeasurable. Please scan the QR code, copy and paste the link below in your browser to make an appointment or call Sara at (847) 774-6490. https://lnkd.in/g9ebDmBV