There is an immediate need for blood donations in Guelph and across the country. Rachael Henderson, community development manager for Canadian Blood Services, said it is important that people “get out there and donate.” “One thing that’s kind of shocking is that the national blood inventory has declined by 35
Donating blood is important to the Swafford family. Jasper Swafford was diagnosed with leukemia at 5 months old and received many blood transfusions while undergoing treatment. “It was every day, multiple times a day,” said Tricia Swafford, Jasper’s mother. “He received well over 300 blood products in the 60 months
The Coram Fire Department hosted a blood drive on Thursday in honor of a 4-year-old boy who is bravely battling leukemia. Leonardo Portillo was recently diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, a type of cancer that affects white blood cells. Portillo is currently being treated at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital and
A milestone blood donation happened in South Mississippi. Raymond “Dale” Dunlap made his 160th blood donation at The Blood Center in Ocean Springs. That marks 20 gallons of blood he’s donated that have gone to someone in need. Dunlap’s blood donation journey began more than 30 years ago when his
Most Canadians will have heard the Canadian Blood Services slogan “it’s in you to give” at least once in their lives, but one Greater Victoria resident has taken it as a challenge. On Wednesday (Dec. 21), Dave Charlebois reached a significant milestone, making his 200th whole blood donation since he