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‘They helped save my life’: Kingston man gives back to blood clinic

20 Jun No Comments Anastasia news #thegift, blood donation, blood donor, blood drive, blood transfusion, cancer

After living with the inherited blood disorder Von Willebrand disease for 24 years, Brock Powell received crushing news last year that would change his life moving forward. “Early in 2018, I wasn’t feeling too well one day so I went to the emergency, and that night, I was diagnosed with …

Metro mom and baby’s scary delivery, incredible survival inspires blood donations

18 Jun No Comments Anastasia news #thegift, blood donation, blood drive, blood transfusion

A metro woman who almost died during childbirth is giving back. After an amniotic fluid embolism last year, she said it’s amazing she’s alive. Meghan Jolliffe said it wasn’t just doctors and nurses that saved her life, but donors as well. Jolliffe said she was so happy to give birth …

Mom talks about how donated blood saved 2-week-old son

17 Jun No Comments Anastasia news #thegift, blood donation, blood donor, blood transfusion

Natalia Burkhart’s son needed a blood transfusion to prevent the devastating effects of a condition affecting his red blood cells. Read Full Article

Woman treated for colorectal cancer has donated blood to thank for saving her life

14 Jun No Comments Anastasia news #thegift, blood transfusion, cancer

A local woman is sharing her story so others will take the time to give the gift of life. Back in 2004, Kathy Sansone wasn’t feeling well. Turns out she had colorectal cancer. Before she could undergo surgery, she needed blood transfusions. Sansone spends her days helping others as community …

St Albans mum battles leukaemia

13 Jun No Comments Anastasia news #thegift, blood donation, blood transfusion

A mother of twins needs a blood stem cell transplant in her critical fight against cancer. Meena Kumari-Sharma, 42, loved long weekend trips with her friends and family but her life changed early last year when she was diagnosed with leukaemia. The mum, whose family lives in St Albans, was …

Mother of three thankful for lifesaving blood donations

11 Jun No Comments Anastasia news #thegift, blood donation, blood transfusion

According to the American Red Cross, there’s always a need for regular blood supply in order to help secure transfusions for patients in need. “If I didn’t have it, I wouldn’t see my kids,” said Mackinze Buschow. She said she’s reminded everyday of how lucky she is. “You don’t realize …

Toddler is fighting for her life after rare cancer

10 Jun No Comments Anastasia news #thegift, blood transfusion, cancer

Cleo Keenan began complaining of a tummy ache last month. Mum Shannon Latham, 23, and dad Ryan Keenan, 26, took her straight to Blackpool Victoria Hospital, after noticing her stomach had started to swell up. Initially they thought it could be down to a hormone imbalance their daughter had suffered …

Family plans series of special blood drives for kids with sickle cell

6 Jun No Comments Anastasia news #thegift, blood donation, blood donor, blood drive, blood transfusion

The family of a young Long Island girl is partnering with the New York Blood Center to hold a series of special blood drives. Christian Olivia celebrated her first birthday on Saturday. She was diagnosed with sickle cell at birth, and has spent much of her young life in the …

School holds blood drive in boy’s honor

4 Jun No Comments Anastasia news #thegift, blood donation, blood transfusion, cancer

Seven-year-old Liam Flynn was diagnosed with Burkitt lymphoma when he was having trouble walking back in October. After six rounds of chemotherapy and plenty of time in the hospital, Liam is no longer showing any signs of disease and will continue to have his scans every three months for at …

Blood drive for 8-month-old Pascagoula baby in need of surgery

28 May No Comments Anastasia news #thegift, blood donation, blood donor, blood transfusion

A blood drive for eight-month-old Alice Jane will be held Thursday in Pascagoula. The infant, who is the daughter of city manager Ryan Frederic, will soon have skull surgery performed at University of Mississippi Medical Center. After speaking with the hospital and blood bank ahead of the surgery, Mississippi Blood …

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