Fourth donor found for girl with cancer in need of rare blood, but more needed to save life
37th Annual M*A*S*H Blood Drive
14
Jan
Today kicked off the 37th annual M*A*S*H Blood Drive at the Coffee Memorial Blood Center. The drive runs from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. tomorrow at the Coffee Memorial Blood Center at 7500 Wallace Blvd. Coffee Memorial Blood Center Public Relations Director Suzanne Talley said this blood drive helps replenish the
South Florida Man Donated 100 Gallons Of Blood In Over 43 Years, Saves 864 Lives
11
Jan
A 73-year-old South Florida man has saved 864 lives in over 43 years, thanks to the massive blood donations he did, which tallies to nearly 100 gallons of blood. James Michelini, the 73-year-old man, has donated blood and blood platelets for over 43 years. Read Full Article
Man whose blood transfusions mean ‘life or death’ explains the importance of donating
9
Jan
A man who has to have blood transfusions every month for a serious disease has emphasized the importance of donations . Sid Thomas, a 53-year-old mechanic from Nottingham, says that blood donation means “life or death” to him. Mr Thomas, a father-of-four, suffers from sickle cell anemia, a serious inherited blood
First-time blood donors get personal
9
Jan
There are thousands of people across Canada who need blood every day: blood they can’t produce themselves, blood they need replaced, or blood they need to receive life-saving medication. To fill the need, more than 2,000 Canadians step up every day. According to Canadian Blood Services, in 2017, 730,841 blood
Large turnout at blood donor clinic to show support for Jocelyn McGlynn as she battles leukemia
Father, Daughter Share Special Bond through Blood Donation
In 2015, blood donations saved James Hinchcliffe’s life. Years later, he’s meeting his donors.
How a blood donor helped save this mother’s life
3
Jan
Caleb and Cathy Parker say a blood donation helped keep her alive during the birth of her first son. Read Full Article
Triad family with rare disease appealing for more blood donors
3
Jan
The hustle and bustle of the holiday season often keeps people from donating blood to the American Red Cross, but those donations are a lifeline for families across the Piedmont Triad. Jacob Shore is an energetic 5-year-old with a life-threatening illness. His bone marrow doesn’t make red blood cells, so