In 2015, blood donations saved James Hinchcliffe’s life. Years later, he’s meeting his donors.
Ogden family hosting blood drive in memory of Mayor Brent Taylor
7
Jan
The community of Ogden hosted a blood drive in honor of their late mayor Brent Taylor. Taylor was killed in action in November while training an Afghan Army near Kabul, Afghanistan. The community held the blood drive to remember his passion for community service. Read Full Article
West Gardiner man turns beating leukemia twice into advocacy for donating blood
4
Jan
In July of 2007, Arthur Bourget of West Gardiner was playing golf with his friends when he felt an overwhelming fatigue. He went to the doctor to find out he had leukemia. Bourget beat leukemia not once, but twice when it came back thirteen months later. Read Full Article
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
Tenuta family encourages people to give back with blood drive
2
Jan
Donations often come in many forms. In the season of giving, Kenosha’s Joey and Jennifer Tenuta encouraged area residents to donate in a unique way during the inaugural Cesare Tenuta Blood Drive on Wednesday at The Club at Strawberry Creek, 6734 103rd Ave. “Statistics show that 25 percent of us,
The Ultimate Gift — Blood Donors Save Lives, Need Is Great This Time of Year
31
Dec
The key to getting people to donate blood is convenience, said Cheryl Barkhurst, director of donor recruitment for Mercy Hospital. That’s even more true this time of year, when Christmas shopping, school programs and holiday parties disrupt people’s normal day-to-day routines. “Even if they are regular blood donors, it is
‘I wouldn’t have survived’: 7-year-old cancer patient thanks blood donors
31
Dec
A seven-year-old and his family gave a heartfelt thanks to blood donors at a clinic in Vancouver Wednesday. Cameron Bulger was diagnosed with an embryonal tumour, and in his short life has had to undergo brain surgery, six rounds of chemotherapy, three stem cell transplants and proton radiation therapy. He’s
Menomonee Falls mothers host blood drive for kids battling cancer
31
Dec
The mothers in Menomonee Falls whose kids are battling cancer are having a successful blood drive at the Radisson Inn. The Blood Center of Wisconsin’s sign up sheet had 120 donors to help these four women save other people’s lives. The women have taken on the nickname “The Fab Four.” Courtney Miles, Katie Maziasz,
Students set aside fears to share the “gift of life”
28
Dec
Junior Oskar Matushek stated he was “good, but scared.” Michael Risley, another junior, admitted being “a little nervous.” Since 2004, Mount Carmel has provided several opportunities each year for students and faculty to donate blood and share “the gift of life.” Mrs. Julie Chappetto, a member of Mount Carmel’s art department, is the individual who
Raleigh mom hosts blood drive after receiving life-saving donations herself
27
Dec
A year after receiving life-saving blood donations during her delivery, a Raleigh mother of three has organized a blood drive to help others. “Words can’t express how grateful my family and I are that people did come out last year and donate,” said Harmony VanGundy. VanGundy, who works at Shop