Diagnosed with a rare genetic condition, Charlie relies on a regular infusion of immunoglobulin for protection against common viruses and bacteria. When Charlie was just two years old, he developed a serious brain infection. In healthy children, the immune system would fight off the infection before it progresses, but little
Air Force Flight Sergeant Christine Williams notched up an impressive milestone by giving her 250th blood donation recently in Canberra. With the 2022 Defence Blood Challenge having just kicked off, Flight Sergeant Williams hopes her altruism will inspire colleagues and others to also give blood and help save lives. “I’m
A father-daughter duo from Medicine Hat are celebrating their combined 200th blood donation; an achievement they hope will motivate others to donate as the need for blood grows. Randy and Sonia Laughlin were met with congratulations from staff and fellow donors Monday, as they moved through the Canadian Blood Services’
The family of a local 4-year-old girl who has bravely fought leukemia for nearly two years knows just how important blood can be to someone in her position. Joy Arseneau, who was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in November 2020, has needed several transfusions during her fight. Her mother Nikki
Jean Brasic doesn’t need any special incentive to donate blood. The Tomah resident was among 76 people who donated blood during a two-day Tomah Health/Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin drive at Recreation Park July 20-21. “About 50 years ago, my brother and his wife lost their three-year-old son to leukemia