In a routine visit with her physician to prep for chemo, it was discovered that Munira’s organs were on the verge of shutting down. An emergency blood transfusion, made possible by donors, saved her life in the nick of time. Transfusions became a regular part of Munira’s blood cancer treatment
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One family relies on blood donations to keep their 2-year-old’s heart pumping. Like every 2-year-old, Henry Soileau loves to play. “He likes to be outside, run around. He’s very independent, so he wants to do everything himself, if he wants to do something, he wants to help,” describes Ryan Soileau,
After his twin brother Calder Wills died from cancer, Grayson Wills made it his goal to donate more blood than the 40 units his brother received throughout treatment. Grayson Wills, now a 17-year-old senior at Iowa City City High School, is the latest University of Iowa DeGowin Blood Center Gallon
Flight Lieutenant Sam Edwards recently notched up his 50th blood donation in Melbourne as part of the Defence Blood Challenge. With the challenge wrapping up on December 8, he is hoping his desire to help others will motivate the like-minded to also roll up their sleeves and donate life-saving blood.