Bertha Axtman continues to lead Williston’s Blood Drive, 51 years later
Williston’s blood drive is considered to be one of the most important drives for the state, providing a much-needed supply for cancer patients and area hospitals. Thanks to the work of its field general, 90-year-old Bertha Axtman, they’re able to bring in hundreds of donors during their two-day blood drives.
Family of young Buckeye fan holding blood drive to honor his legacy
VIDEO: Valley woman thanks blood donors who helped her survive leukemia
You never know when you will need a blood transfusion or platelets. You can join ABC30 as we take action together at the Pint for A Pint Blood Drive. One Valley woman, Nazik Arisian, shares her story of surviving leukemia thanks to blood donors. Read Full Article
‘Give blood and keep the world beating’
BLOOD donation is crucial in extending the life of an individual. It is always the basic need of patients who undergo surgery, including the emergency cases that pertain to blood loss that need blood transfusion. Families who have a member who gets hospitalized are always confronted with this dilemma as
Family sets up blood drive, scholarship in daughter’s memory
Local 6-year-old fighting cancer in need of blood donations
Events planned to support 5-year-old’s cancer treatments
A blood drive and benefit ride to support 5-year-old Mason Burnette’s cancer treatments is being held this week in Glascock County. In January, just a few days after his fifth birthday, Mason Burnette was diagnosed with Stage IV high-risk Neuroblastoma, a form of childhood cancer. Mason received more than 10