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Mum’s joy as sick son battles through three blood transfusions to make it home for Christmas

25 Dec No Comments Anastasia news #thegift, blood donation, blood donor, blood transfusion

A Scots mum whose little boy had to undergo three blood transfusions has spoken of her ‘happiness and relief’ after he was allowed home from hospital in time for Christmas. Rico Thompson, seven, was diagnosed with Stage 4 chronic kidney disease shortly after he was born and spent his first …

Newmarket teenager who overcame leukemia with blood transfusions urges others to give gift of life

24 Dec No Comments Anastasia news #thegift, blood donation, blood transfusion, cancer

With Canadian Blood Services facing a serious blood shortage over the holidays, a Newmarket teenager who battled leukemia as a child is asking residents to roll up their sleeves and give the gift of life. Now 16 and a student at Sir William Mulock Secondary School with plans to pursue …

Chicago mother carries on son’s dedication to blood drives after his death

22 Dec No Comments Anastasia news #thegift, blood donation, blood drive, blood transfusion

Jaden Blake’s mother said he was a thriving 20-year-old, a sophomore at Grand Valley State University in Michigan and a stellar pole vaulter. But he was more than an athlete; he was also a social activist and an avid blood donor. “De LaSalle, where he went to high school, did …

Mother of Boy Who Requires Blood Donations Highlights Importance of Giving – VOCM

22 Dec No Comments Anastasia news #thegift, blood donation, blood donor, blood drive

VOCM is holding its annual Holiday Blood Drive today in St. John’s, and one mother is highlighting just how special the gift of blood can be. Holly Farrell says when her son, Kade, was 10 years old he was diagnosed with a chromosome deletion called 22q. It essentially means that …

Durban blood donor sets the bar high at 47 years and counting

17 Dec No Comments Anastasia news #thegift, blood donation, blood donor

When 67-year-old Timothy Kilpin donated blood for the first time 47 years ago, he was reluctant. However, his colleague ushered him in at the donation pop-up and since then his love of helping others has driven him to donate 263 times and counting. He was recently given the award for …

Glenn Stoops takes long ‘walk in the park’ to 400 lifetime blood donations

10 Dec No Comments Anastasia news #thegift, blood donation, blood donor, blood drive

Every blood donation is a special gift, a personal sacrifice for someone else. After 400 lifetime donations, Oakwood donor Glenn Stoops is still making it look easy. “Fifty gallons? Who’s counting!” said Glenn. “Just another day. A walk in the park.” For Glenn, donating is also a ride on his …

New mum who received lifesaving transfusion during childbirth encouraging people to give blood

10 Dec No Comments Anastasia news #thegift, blood donation, blood transfusion

A new mother who received a lifesaving blood transfusion during childbirth is encouraging communities across Wales to give ‘the best gift’ this Christmas by supporting the Welsh Blood Service. ‌‌‌‌‌‌‍‌‌‌‌‌‍‌‌‌‌‌ Stacey Fordham Gray, a former blood donor herself, experienced complications during the birth of her daughter Millie and received a …

Lum makes final blood donation at 70 for 356th time | The Star

9 Dec No Comments Anastasia news #thegift, blood donation, blood donor

Retired teacher Lum Kien Seng went to donate blood for the 356th time last week, and the final one for he can no longer do so due to his age. He is now 70 years old. Lum, now aged 70, said he felt proud to be able to help save …

Glenburn man shares how blood donations helped save his life – WABI

9 Dec No Comments Anastasia news #thegift, blood donation, blood donor, blood drive, blood transfusion

Between wrapping presents, decorating the tree, and baking cookies, the holiday season can get busy, fast. It’s no wonder blood donations are in short supply this time of year. All month long, we’re teaming up with the Red Cross to bring you stories that show why donating blood is so …

‘Stay Strong Michael’ blood drive in Chatham highlights how donations save lives

5 Dec No Comments Anastasia news #thegift, blood donation, blood donor, blood drive, blood transfusion

The annual Stay Strong Michael blood drive was held at Chatham High School on Sunday to remind the community of the importance of blood donations. The blood drive honors Michael DiMaggio, who was struck by a car in 2014 when he was 11 years old. “A motorist had a medical …

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