Blood recipient shares her story to inspire others to donate – KVUE
Giving something lifesaving this holiday will make all the difference
12
Nov
In a routine visit with her physician to prep for chemo, it was discovered that Munira’s organs were on the verge of shutting down. An emergency blood transfusion, made possible by donors, saved her life in the nick of time. Transfusions became a regular part of Munira’s blood cancer treatment
Blood donors are heroes, too – Monterey Herald
Midlands families receiving blood transfusions impacted by severe flu season
Donating blood keeps 2 year old boy alive – WAFB
4
Nov
One family relies on blood donations to keep their 2-year-old’s heart pumping. Like every 2-year-old, Henry Soileau loves to play. “He likes to be outside, run around. He’s very independent, so he wants to do everything himself, if he wants to do something, he wants to help,” describes Ryan Soileau,
Rockford man saved by blood donations gives back to the community
Blood donor, recipient with sickle cell disease meet in Queens to raise awareness
28
Sep
Donating blood is an anonymous gift, and most of the time, the gift receiver never meets the gift giver, but they did on Monday at NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens in Jamaica. Shatera Weaver is an educator who has sickle cell disease and is hospitalized seasonally to receive blood transfusions. Christine
‘Her spirit’s being felt’: Ally Davis Memorial Blood Drive brings in donations for second year
Laurens woman and sickle cell warrior calls for more Black blood donors
Upcoming 5K walk, blood drive set to honor 7-year-old girl
11
Sep
In honor of a little girl who lost her battle to sickle cell anemia, two non-profit organizations are working together to raise awareness and hopefully save lives. September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month. Sickle cell anemia is a blood disorder which causes red blood cells to contort into a sickle