Doctors refuse to save boy dying of leukemia unless he pays $1.5m for lifesaving treatment
16 Feb, 2021 12:40 AM
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A Nigerian boy who travelled to the UK for a small operation then found out that he had cancer - but a quirk in the system means his family can t afford life-saving surgery. Photo / GoFundme
A Nigerian boy who travelled to the UK for a small operation then found out that he had cancer - but a quirk in the system means his family can t afford life-saving surgery. Photo / GoFundme
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A Nigerian boy who travelled to the UK for a small operation then found out that he had cancer - but a quirk in the system means his family can t afford lifesaving surgery.
Rogers looked unstoppable from the outset during the 38 minute enduro format, with the real battle for minor placings drawing the most attention, with New South Wales ironwoman star Lizzie Welborn taking second place, closely followed by Sunshine Coast athlete and series debutant Emma Woods finishing third.
“I took a risk in that race and I just said to myself if I go hard now at least I’ve tried, and it paid off,” Rogers said.
While elated with the win, Rogers had already shifted her focus on to the next two rounds on Saturday and Sunday.
“I think the main thing now is definitely recovery,” she told the
Two Ingleside police officers honored with Life Saving award
Two Ingleside police officers were honored with the department s Life Saving award
and last updated 2021-02-10 12:13:43-05
INGLESIDE, Texas â Two members of the Ingleside Police Department received a big honor.
Sgt. David Piper and Detective James Pool were presented the departmentâs Life Saving award.
Both were recognized at the Ingleside City Council meeting on Tuesday for helping save a man s life.
The department says back in November, the two responded to a call where a man wasn t breathing and they immediately began CPR.
They were able to stabilize the man and he is expected to make a full recovery.
Northland news in brief: Weekday surf patrols end; and new judge for Whangārei
9 Feb, 2021 04:00 PM
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Paid lifeguards have stopped patrolling Northland s surf beaches during the week, including Ocean Beach, above. But volunteers will still be on patrol at weekends until Easter.
Paid lifeguards have stopped patrolling Northland s surf beaches during the week, including Ocean Beach, above. But volunteers will still be on patrol at weekends until Easter.
Northern Advocate
Weekday patrols by surf lifeguards at Northland s patrolled beaches have finished after the paid lifeguard season ended.
However, weekend patrols with volunteer lifeguards will still continue until Easter at the beaches - Ruakākā, Waipū Cove, Mangawhai Heads, Ocean Beach, Whangārei Heads and Ahipara.