Organ Donation

Hundreds Mark 1-Year Anniversary Of Death Of Teen Killed In Alleged DUI Crash

Hundreds gathered Tuesday night to mark the one-year anniversary of the death of a 14-year-old who was killed in an alleged DUI crash last Memorial Day weekend.

2012/05/29

Only On 2: Senator Sharon Runner Discusses Life-Saving Double Lung Transplant For 1st Time

You may not know her name, but if you’re a parent in California, you’ve been affected by her work.State Senator Sharon Runner, along with her husband, were the driving force behind Jessica’s law – the strongest sexual predator laws in the nation. And while she’s used to fighting for a cause, fighting for her life was something much different. CBS2’s Lisa Sigell has her exclusive story.

2012/03/27

Hand Transplant Recipient To Ride On Donate Life Float

A California woman became the first hand transplant recipient in the western United States and on Monday, Emily Fennell will get to ride on the Donate Life float in the Tournament of Roses Parade.

2011/12/31

Investigation: Tissue And Organ Donations Can Save A Life But At What Cost?

CBS2 Investigative Reporter David Goldstein talks to a father whose 23-year-old son was killed in a car accident. Dennis Carrico claims he only gave permission to a non profit organization — One Legacy — to donate some of his son’s tissues, but later found out they took his entire heart — and much more.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2011/11/11

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