Father, Daughter Share Special Bond through Blood Donation
In 2015, blood donations saved James Hinchcliffe’s life. Years later, he’s meeting his donors.
Ogden family hosting blood drive in memory of Mayor Brent Taylor
7
Jan
The community of Ogden hosted a blood drive in honor of their late mayor Brent Taylor. Taylor was killed in action in November while training an Afghan Army near Kabul, Afghanistan. The community held the blood drive to remember his passion for community service. Read Full Article
West Gardiner man turns beating leukemia twice into advocacy for donating blood
4
Jan
In July of 2007, Arthur Bourget of West Gardiner was playing golf with his friends when he felt an overwhelming fatigue. He went to the doctor to find out he had leukemia. Bourget beat leukemia not once, but twice when it came back thirteen months later. Read Full Article
Bennet couple advocates for blood donations after transfusion helped save their son’s life
How a blood donor helped save this mother’s life
3
Jan
Caleb and Cathy Parker say a blood donation helped keep her alive during the birth of her first son. Read Full Article
Triad family with rare disease appealing for more blood donors
3
Jan
The hustle and bustle of the holiday season often keeps people from donating blood to the American Red Cross, but those donations are a lifeline for families across the Piedmont Triad. Jacob Shore is an energetic 5-year-old with a life-threatening illness. His bone marrow doesn’t make red blood cells, so
Tenuta family encourages people to give back with blood drive
2
Jan
Donations often come in many forms. In the season of giving, Kenosha’s Joey and Jennifer Tenuta encouraged area residents to donate in a unique way during the inaugural Cesare Tenuta Blood Drive on Wednesday at The Club at Strawberry Creek, 6734 103rd Ave. “Statistics show that 25 percent of us,
Event inspired by Laredo toddler hopes to give the gift of life
Matteson girl’s birthday party raises awareness, blood donations for sickle cell patients
2
Jan
A special birthday party was held for children living with sickle cell disease. “Really what people don’t know is that you don’t know if someone has sickle cell or sickle cell trait just by looking at them,” said Danielle Shorter, whose 8-year-old daughter Olivia was born with the disease. Olivia