Local man gives back to community with blood drive
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A local man is hosting a blood drive and encouraging others to give back Matthew Stewart became sick in February, had to go to the hospital. He said he needed 8 blood transfusions. He is doing much better now, but wanted to show his gratitude. “If it hadn’t been for …
Call it the lifeblood of the community — literally. Cody Hawkins’ blood drained from his body after he was shot May 19, 2019 in Greenwood. So, blood takes on a very personal meaning for his family. “At that time, Cody lost a lot of blood,” said his godmother, Shanna Childs. …
Fort Leonard Wood volunteers helped save more than 2,100 lives the first three months of 2021, while relaxing in a chair and watching movies. From Jan. 1 through March 31, nearly 1,100 people donated blood at the Fort Leonard Wood Blood Donor Center. Since each donation can create two life-saving …
WGN’s Marcella Raymond was at a blood drive held in honor of a woman who passed away from a rare cancer. Kim, 41, was diagnosed with a one-in-a-million combination of two different types of cancers. After her passing, her family put together a blood drive to help other cancer patients. …
Temps may be rising across the Lone Star State, but some businesses are still feeling the chill from February’s big winter storm. Blood banks have especially been hit hard. They are trying to make up for that week when folks stayed home and couldn’t donate blood and platelets. The South …
It’s not Sunday, but Seth Walsh’s squad is at a church in Mt. Washington. His brothers are crafting and clowning around. His mom is chatting with others not far from the sanctuary. There’s a voice missing though from those conversations. “He’s not afraid to talk to anybody,” Seth’s mom, Michelle …
The community is invited to give blood in honor of Kala Breder at a special American Red Cross blood drive held in her name on Friday, April 2 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Quincy Town Center Community Room (formerly Quincy Mall). Kala Breder was inspired to donate …
DEDICATED Durban blood donor, Ronnie Naidoo, recently celebrated the donation of his 100th pint of blood. Ronnie said his journey of blood donation started in 1974. However, Ronnie reached his goal by the age of 45, and decided to adjust his goal to target 100 donations by the time he …
Last week, 5-year-old Adelyn Troutman of Ahwatukee had her 80th monthly blood transfusion. It’s been part of the little girl’s monthly routine ever since she was 2 months old and was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder called Diamond-Blackfan anemia, which prohibits her body from making red blood cells. The …
The community of Scott Valley came out in force last week by giving blood and money to help 9-year-old Miles Isbell, who is battling a cancerous Medullablastoma tumor on his brain. Wednesday’s bake sale raised more than $5,000, the rolling pin raffle raised $675, and shirts and other donations brought …