Xenia woman makes 100th blood donation
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Vicky Waldren still cherishes a special gift from her father-in-law Harry Waldren. It serves as a sparkling reminder of how she became a “Donor for Life.” When the Xenia resident made her milestone 100th lifetime donation July 3 at the Dayton Community Blood Center it was in his honor. “It’s …
A mother who had a full-body blood transfusion after the birth of her last baby has thanked donors for saving her life. “Every day I put my feet on the ground I thank each of those donors, without whom I would not be here today,” said Elizabeth Cooney. The 31-year-old …
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Life isn’t just about receiving, it’s also about giving, being unselfish, and blessing others when you have the opportunity. Last Friday, I had my second annual blood drive, and mi heart full of gratitude to all those who came out to donate. When mi look and see the number of …
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A record number of individuals received the highest award this year for their contributions as blood donors, but fewer younger Singaporeans are taking part in blood donation drives. A total of 1,720 blood donors gathered in Gardens by the Bay for the Champion Blood Donor Recognition Ceremony. Twenty-one of them …
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Addylin Stacey isn’t even two years old yet, but she’s already going through the biggest fight of her life. The 19-month-old was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia and is currently at Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario in Ottawa (CHEO) undergoing chemotherapy. Mom and dad, Gabrielle Myllymaki and Alex Stacey, first …