GIFT OF LIFE: New mom and nurse never thought she’d have to be a blood recipient
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Three-month-old Bryson Brown loves to cuddle and eat. Surrounded by animals in his nursery, he has no idea of the struggle his mom had after bringing him into the world. “Right after he was born, I just started bleeding and just kept bleeding and bleeding, and they just couldn’t seem …
The Robles are a testament to how the strength of family can carry you through difficult times. It has only been a few months since the Broadalbin family learned that their four-year old daughter, Portia, has Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Since receiving the unexpected diagnosis, the power of family and friends …
The Mayor’s Give a Day Week of Service kicks off Saturday, April 13, and offers tons of ways to volunteer. That includes a blood drive at the Kentucky International Convention Center next Wednesday. This is the first time the event will happen during Give a Day Week, but the gift …
A rare genetic disease that mainly affects bone marrow has placed 8-year-old Sandiswa Njilo at high risk of certain cancers. Born in uMlazi, Sandiswa was diagnosed a year ago with Fanconi anaemia. She desperately needs a blood stem cell transplant. With assistance from the Sunflower Fund, a targeted public donor …
The UK rapper – who has sickle cell anaemia – released Hidden Pain featuring singer Leke, in partnership with NHS Give Blood this month to encourage people to donate – especially to save the lives of black patients with his genetic conditions. Filmed in a University College hospital ward, the …
Jordan Montgomery is just like any other 16 year old. He is a star on his high school basketball team, he denies he loves his siblings, he claims he’s Kevin Durant’s biggest fan, and he says he doesn’t like rules. The one thing that makes him different? “I have aplastic …
After a successful effort in February, the Fort Wayne Komets are partnering with the American Red Cross for another blood drive in honor of a girl with a special connection to the team. Makayla Willett is the daughter of Komets trainer Matthew Willett. She’s battling a rare blood disease and …
Right now, there’s an urgent need for blood donations here in Maine. Volunteers at the Red Cross say after the winter months, they’re in a drought and need all blood types. The donations are crucial to the well being of so many people… including one prominent man in Bangor. John David Hiatt …
People of all ages could need blood donations at some point. Even the tiniest, most vulnerable of humans, like 16-month-old Wyatt Sargent. With an infectious laugh and smile to match, little Wyatt Sargent looks as happy as can be. “It’s always a good day when he’s smiling,” said his dad, …
Munching on a pizza, or just playing around with his brothers and sisters, Bradley Law seems like any other happy 4 year old. But, unlike most youngsters, Bradley suffers from a rare immune system disorder that makes just being a kid much more challenging. “Any time he falls, we need to make …