The blood stock levels at present have been labelled ‘critical’ by SANBS (SA National Blood Services) staff, who are calling for donations at the Richards Bay branch – but less than 1% of South Africans are active blood donors. What are the factors that may be preventing thousands of residents
For years, the Indiana University Health West Hospital has hosted themed blood drives for its employees and this year is no different. Staff was invited to show a little will and grace when they donated blood at this year’s “Will and Grace” themed drive. Lori Satterfield, senior marketing associate and
Liliana Troiano is a happy 18-month-old baby. She is always smiling and she loves hanging out with her twin sister Adrianna. Both happy babies once went through hard times. The Troiano twins were born 9 weeks early, prompting a stay in the NICU. While there, Liliana was diagnosed with Necrotizing Enterocolitis, a
According to the American Red Cross, every two seconds someone in the U.S needs blood. Altoona Middle School hosted a blood drive Friday afternoon in honor of sixth grade teacher Shannon Camlek. Each year, an estimated 6.8 million people in the U.S donate blood, with each single donation potentially saving
A 15-year-old boy who was diagnosed with terminal cancer last year, tragically passed away earlier this year – and has left inspiration in his wake. Joshua Castle was 14 years old when he was diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer) and his mom, Penny Castle, said he was one of those total
The legacy of a Centerville police officer, killed in the line of duty 20 years ago, continues to serve the community. The 21st annual Officer John P. Kalaman Memorial Blood Drive will take place Friday, April 27 at the Centerville Police Department. “It’s been 20 years since the accident that
With a daughter that has had two bone-marrow transplants, Orangeville police’s Deputy Chief Leah Gilfoy is encouraging citizens to give during an upcoming Canadian Blood Services clinic. Earlier this year, the Orangeville Police Services Board hired Gilfoy, who had previously served as a Det. Sgt. with Toronto police, as its