Man makes 100th blood donation during outbreak

The ongoing coronavirus outbreak wasn’t going to stop Garnett Hecker from making a miracle of a milestone: Donating his 100th pint of blood. “I really don’t worry about it,” Hecker, 83, said on donating blood during the pandemic. He made his first donation more than 30 years ago. “My mom …
Blood donations are one way Minnesotans continue to volunteer while we collectively try to lower the curve against COVID-19 by staying at home. Officials from both Memorial Blood Centers and the American Red Cross have seen a tremendous response in blood donation over the last month as people look to …
City of Carmel firefighter Kevin Young, who contracted COVID-19, was hospitalized and has now fully recovered, has begun donating his plasma for potentially life-saving treatments for patients who are extremely ill with the virus. According to the FDA, anyone who has fully recovered from COVID-19, may be able to help …
With blood drives canceled and people staying home, crucial supplies are shrinking. Given the unprecedented situation, with an increase in blood drive cancellations at several schools and businesses that has caused a critical shortage, East Texas Medical Team Doctor Ed Dominguez wants people to know that donating blood is safe. …
As the new coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues spreading across America, many are seeking ways to help, one of which is donating blood. “There’s not a whole lot you can do to make a difference, but this is simple and easy,” said Heather McGlothlen, who donated two bags of her blood …
A 90-year-old man from Beavercreek risked leaving his home amid stay-at-home orders to travel to the Community Blood Center early Wednesday and achieve a milestone – his 200th lifetime blood donation. John Teevan told the Community Blood Center that he tries to follow rules and regulations, including the stay-at-home order, …
It took less than eight hours for Dr. Kyle Annen to get the plasma — not just any blood donation, but one from a patient who had recovered from the new coronavirus and had the antibodies that might save someone else. The clock started ticking when a physician at UCHealth …
Looking for ways to help during the pandemic virus? Follow Gov. Charlie Baker’s lead and give blood. Baker and his wife donated blood recently in Dedham, urging others to do the same amid a nationwide blood shortage. According to Kelly Isenor, an American Red Cross spokesperson for the region, “There’s …
Since the severity of COVID-19 has grown, maybe you’ve thought about giving blood but are unsure if it’s actually safe to do so. The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks put those fears to rest. They say there’s no need to be afraid to help others out during this pandemic. …
Nationwide nearly 10,000 Red Cross blood drives had to be canceled because of the coronavirus outbreak. High school, middle school and college blood drives were canceled as states and counties have shut down the schools, along with many corporate blood drives. Paul Lyle, Red Cross volunteer coordinator, and his team …