Fargo Man Makes His 401st Blood Donation
Local truck driver becomes blood biker to repay the NHS for saving his partner’s life
13
Aug
A local truck driver who wanted to repay the NHS for helping save his partner’s life after she was twice diagnosed with breast cancer has put his motoring skills to good use by becoming a ‘blood biker’. Phil Sharrock, 53, who works for Wrexham-based McCarthy Distribution, is a volunteer rider for
Jacksonville boy, 10, celebrates 100th blood transfusion
12
Aug
A 10-year-old Jacksonville boy was celebrating Friday after receiving his 100th blood transfusion. Cai Cammilleri has a very rare blood disorder called beta thalassemia major, which causes a range of symptoms and requires him to get blood transfusions once a month. Fortunately, his classmates know how to cheer him up.
EPCC Administrator Donates 100th Pint of Blood
9
Aug
Dr. Ron Stroud, El Paso Community College (EPCC) Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Blood Donation Director, was recognized for his 100th blood donation by Vitalant, El Paso’s blood banking organization. According to Vitalant, the College is currently the No. 1 blood donor in the region. “Every blood donation is critically
The Kensington hosts special blood drive
Girl Scout Lilly Poehler earns Gold Award for “Blood Drive Saves Lives” project
7
Aug
Lilly Poehler, a graduate of Hoover High School, has earned the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest achievement in Girl Scouting. Poehler earned her Gold Award for her project, “Blood Drives Save Lives,” supporting awareness of the importance of giving blood. Poehler grew up going with her mom to blood
Red Cross Honors Five Chatham Women with Culture of Caring Award
6
Aug
The American Red Cross New Jersey Region honored five extraordinary women during the organization’s Celebrate Red! Gala earlier this month at The Westin Governor Morris in Morristown, New Jersey. Chatham residents Nicole DiMaggio, Michelle Clark, Melissa Fitzgerald, Marguerite White and Rosalinda Rubio-Williams received the Bob Clancy Culture of Caring Award.
Young cancer survivor gives back by organizing Moncton blood drive
Donors make a lifesaving difference at Drakensberg Secondary School
27
Jul
Drakensberg Secondary School (DSS) was abuzz as learners rolled up their sleeves, not for academic work but rather to donate blood. The South African National Blood Service (SANBS) hosted a Scholar Blood Donor Clinic at DSS last Tuesday. Read Full Article
Memorial blood drives to honor 4-year-old Bath girl lost to cancer
25
Jul
Southern Maine and Midcoast Maine will honor a young child’s cancer battle with a memorial blood drive. Community members are encouraged to come out to donate blood in memory of 4-year-old Bath native Madeline Marzen, who passed away in October 2017 after a brief, aggressive battle with a malignant brain