20 gallons and counting
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When it comes to giving the gift of life, Chuck Burns notes the entire process can take just 10 to 20 minutes. Burns would know. On Monday, during an American Red Cross blood drive at Turbotville Community Hall, he gave blood and received his 20-gallon pin. Burns, 69, began donating …
What happened in the early hours of Friday, February 3, 2012, is something many parents would not want to remember. Joel Whitmire McClain, who suffered Congenital Disorder of Glycosylation (CDG), lost his battle to pneumonia. But nearly six years later, his mother and father, Kevin and Brea McClain, do just …
For Lois Ricci, blood donation comes from the heart. Four years ago, she gave birth to her daughter, Lucy Grace, who was born 8 weeks premature and was diagnosed with Down Syndrome and transient leukemia. Every day for the two and half months of her life, she needed some type …
A schoolgirl who was diagnosed with leukaemia in September this year has released a video describing her treatment – hoping to help other children with the disease. Emmie Narayn-Nicholas, 8, of Levenshulme, was due to see Little Mix at the Manchester Arena this week, but is now too sick to …
If you’ve ever considered donating blood, this is a great weekend to do so. The Coastal Bend Blood Center is hosting its 5th annual Hunting for Donors blood drive. The event will take place Saturday, Nov. 18, outside Cavender”s Boot City from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Every donor will …
With a little help from Old Saint Nick, Parker Berry is giving back to the organization that helped saved her life. Last June, the eight-year-old Lacombe girl wasn’t feeling well at her year-end dance recital at Red Deer College. Parker’s father Adam Berry said he thought his daughter just had …
ST. GEORGE — The best gifts can’t be bought in a store. The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to give more life by giving blood this December. Alison Wissen knows the power of blood donations. She received 22 units of blood products after experiencing complications during childbirth. Read Full …
During the holidays, many find the spirit of the season in giving to others. Amongst the exchange of bags and boxes, one can give the most material of gifts — that of saving a life through blood donation. Every two seconds in the United States, someone is in need of blood, …
In the spirit of giving for Christmas, Australian Red Cross Blood Service are putting out an urge call to Rockhampton region resident to give blood this festive season. As we move towards Christmas, many of us are looking forward to a well-earned holiday, but the need for blood never takes …
If you’re looking for something different to give as a Christmas gift, Canadian Blood Services suggests a donation. Donor clinics are Dec. 12 through 14 and then again on Dec. 19 and 20 at the Beban Park Social Centre. David Patterson, director of donor relations for BC and the Yukon, …