Stark County girl’s plight shines light on blood shortage
On Nov. 11, 8-year-old Gracie Andrews received life-changing news. It was the day she was diagnosed with leukemia, and routine doctor appointments and chemotherapy became a part of her everyday life. Since Gracie’s diagnosis, relatives and friends of the Andrews family have been asking what they can do to help.
‘I Bleed For Preston And Steve’ Blood Drive In King Of Prussia
Four-Year-Old Lee celebrates his birthday through a blood drive
Boy with bone cancer inspires teacher to start lifesaving tradition
A first-grade teacher in Amherst has started an annual lifesaving tradition at her school after a student battled a serious medical condition. Carter Mock endured painful treatments for bone cancer at Boston Children’s Hospital and has needed a lot of blood transfusions. Just one pint can make a huge difference
Matteson girl who dedicated her birthday to a blood drive honored as hero by Red Cross
The American Red Cross recently named a girl from Matteson one of its 2018 heroes because she dedicated her birthday party to help other children suffering from sickle cell disease. Instead of wanting a party or even birthday gifts, Olivia Shorter, 7, decided late last summer she wanted an event to raise
Blood drive held in memory of Frank Falkofske
Confession of a Red Cross employee: I was the #MissingType
Boy has blood drive themed birthday to help give back
Blood donation camp on couple’s wedding day
Anoop and Aathira, a newly wed couple, turned trailblazers of humanity by celebrating their wedding in a unique way. Both donated blood in the blood donation camp organised to mark their wedding celebrations at the groom’s residence. Nellikkara native PS Anoop and Pulpally native VS Aathira entered wedlock on Sunday