Students urged to unleash their inner vampire and give blood
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In the week that we can celebrate the 25th anniversary of Buffy the Vampire Slayer there’s wry good humour and sound common sense in the new campaign to encourage more young people to give blood. Sixteen third level institutions across Ireland are set to take part in the “Vampire Cup” …
Ava Thomas is like most 4-year-olds, always on the move, always dancing, and seemingly always happy. “I like playing,” Ava said. “It’s cause it’s so fun outside! But lately, Ava spends much of her time down and out in a hospital bed, undergoing treatment for a rare form of brain …
The American Red Cross reports Black blood donors play a critical role in helping people with sickle cell disease, yet very few donate. Most people know Jarrod Benton as their coach and voice of encouragement. He is a cycling instructor at Life Time in Charlotte. But when he is not …
Troy Brady, Burlington Jct., gave his 100th and 101st units of blood on February 28 at the West Nodaway FFA Blood Drive in Burlington Jct. He was honored with a blood drop crystal and cupcakes. Brady is able to give two units by use of the Alyx machine, which takes …
Kelley Becker, an employee of Valero Renewables, has recently reached a milestone when it comes to donating blood. Becker has donated 21 gallons, a feat not many people meet. Dustin McKean, lead Health, Safety and Environmental Specialist at Valero, said the company began sponsoring the Welcome community blood drive in …
The bond between mother and daughter can be one of life’s greatest gifts – and we certainly saw that in one pair from Homewood when we first met them nearly two years ago. Since then, cancer has torn them apart. But as CBS 2’s Marie Saavedra reported Friday night, what …
The American Red Cross continues to face the worst blood shortage in over a decade. And the impact is being felt directly by Richmond area families. Caroline Dunn helped us paint a picture of what that looks like. The teenager spends her free time creating art and also happens to …
According to their website, The Red Cross is experiencing the worst blood shortage in over a decade. While this affects everyone, it has a particularly severe impact on those actively receiving treatment for cancer. Matthew Bartock, DO, hematologist, Parkview Cancer Institute, explains why this patient population needs others to consider …
As soon as Nikki Wilkes and her mother Lori Russell realized there was a massive blood shortage, they sprung into action. “How can I help the community? How can I serve the community,” Nikki said Lori had been asking. Lori has seen the blood crisis up close- diagnosed with acute …
For more than four decades, a Hilton Head man has been donating to a cause he loves. And tonight, the organization is hoping his actions will inspire others to step up and make a difference this Valentine’s Day. Bruce Haslip of Hilton Head Island started donating blood when he was …