A total of 811 individuals and organisations in Ho Chi Minh City were honoured at a conference on May 31 for donating blood and contributing to the city’s voluntary blood donation movement. Of them, 71 individuals donated blood 40 times and 178 others donated 30 times. Seventeen organisations were presented
The South African National Blood Service (SANBS) donor awards function took place last Friday evening (May 24) at the Royal Hotel. A large crowd of blood donors gathered to enjoy their special evening hosted by the friendly SANBS staff and management. The aim of the function was to thank local
16-year-old Alice Henderson survived a shooting in early May because of a surgical procedure that involved a significant blood transfusion. Alice wants to pay it forward with a unique blood drive. Alice’s mother, Nicole Henderson, has been by her daughter side every day since she was wounded in a shooting.
A local truck driver who wanted to repay the NHS for helping save his partner’s life after she was twice diagnosed with breast cancer has put his motoring skills to good use by becoming a ‘blood biker’. Phil Sharrock, 53, who works for Wrexham-based McCarthy Distribution, is a volunteer rider for
A 10-year-old Jacksonville boy was celebrating Friday after receiving his 100th blood transfusion. Cai Cammilleri has a very rare blood disorder called beta thalassemia major, which causes a range of symptoms and requires him to get blood transfusions once a month. Fortunately, his classmates know how to cheer him up.
Dr. Ron Stroud, El Paso Community College (EPCC) Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Blood Donation Director, was recognized for his 100th blood donation by Vitalant, El Paso’s blood banking organization. According to Vitalant, the College is currently the No. 1 blood donor in the region. “Every blood donation is critically
