The key to getting people to donate blood is convenience, said Cheryl Barkhurst, director of donor recruitment for Mercy Hospital. That’s even more true this time of year, when Christmas shopping, school programs and holiday parties disrupt people’s normal day-to-day routines. “Even if they are regular blood donors, it is
A seven-year-old and his family gave a heartfelt thanks to blood donors at a clinic in Vancouver Wednesday. Cameron Bulger was diagnosed with an embryonal tumour, and in his short life has had to undergo brain surgery, six rounds of chemotherapy, three stem cell transplants and proton radiation therapy. He’s
The mothers in Menomonee Falls whose kids are battling cancer are having a successful blood drive at the Radisson Inn. The Blood Center of Wisconsin’s sign up sheet had 120 donors to help these four women save other people’s lives. The women have taken on the nickname “The Fab Four.” Courtney Miles, Katie Maziasz,
Junior Oskar Matushek stated he was “good, but scared.” Michael Risley, another junior, admitted being “a little nervous.” Since 2004, Mount Carmel has provided several opportunities each year for students and faculty to donate blood and share “the gift of life.” Mrs. Julie Chappetto, a member of Mount Carmel’s art department, is the individual who
A year after receiving life-saving blood donations during her delivery, a Raleigh mother of three has organized a blood drive to help others. “Words can’t express how grateful my family and I are that people did come out last year and donate,” said Harmony VanGundy. VanGundy, who works at Shop
Centennial High School hosted a blood drive Nov. 20. A total of 220 units were collected by 182 donors, which could potentially save 508 lives. This year marked the highest ever collected for Centennial. This is the first time the school has partnered with Memorial Blood Centers, and Centennial was
In a unique gesture, the banerjee family of Chanditala in North 24-Parganas celebrated the reception of their newly married son by organising a blood donation camp. Forty five people donated blood. Locals along with people’s representatives were present and witnessed the function. The doctors and para medical staff of College