A single blood donation can save a life, recipient says
Local residents rally together to donate blood to Metairie pre-teen
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Jan
Kayla Peterson, an 11-year-old Metairie resident, is battling Aplastic Anemia – a rare condition that stops the body from producing enough blood cells. The New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity Restore held a blood drive just for Kayla on Sunday. “She’s just one example of hundreds of patients across the
Sister keeps memory of brother alive through blood donation advocacy
9
Jan
Marqus Valentine first shared his story with ABC7 in 2019. He was diagnosed with sickle cell disease when he was six months old. “So, something that Marqus and I did together was start to educate and encourage other sickle cell patients to tell their stories,” said Marqus’ sister and co-founder
Mother urges people to donate blood after nearly dying after giving birth
Pikeville man has now donated more than 21 gallons of both blood and plasma in his lifetime
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Dec
After donating blood and platelets for a total of 13 years, Gary Justice plans on continuing his donating contributions. “My next donation is this Saturday, January 2nd here at the Kentucky Blood Center. Something I do every 14 days,” he said. Justice’s consideration for donating dates back to his childhood.
Mom’s accident motivates teen to host blood drives
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Dec
Emily Johnson’s mother likely wouldn’t be alive to watch her play volleyball this fall or graduate from Lake Crystal-Wellcome-Memorial High School this spring if not for blood donations. Emily is showing her gratitude by coordinating blood drives in Lake Crystal. The rural Vernon Center teen is hosting her second drive
Red Cross blood drives help local girl with tumor – and millions more
Halifax woman calls for blood donors after losing her husband last Christmas
North Kingstown woman receives the gift of life
Local high school senior advocates for blood donations by sharing personal story
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Dec
A Lake Crystal Wellcome Memorial senior is hosting her second blood drive this year, advocating for people to donate by sharing her personal story on how blood donors helped save her mother’s life. In 2005, Emily Johnson’s mother, Leslie, was involved in a farming accident. Left with a shattered pelvis,