‘They helped save my life’: Kingston man gives back to blood clinic
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
The Winnipeg Goldeyes is teaming up with Canadian Blood Services to make a pitch to encourage Winnipeggers to step up to the plate and donate blood in support of local patients like Ryder Robinson. Donors who come to the Winnipeg donor centre during the Step Up to the Plate and …
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 …
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, …
Brenda Webb lived in Lawrence County all of her life and was business owner of Brenda’s Cut ‘n Curl in Burlington. For over 35 years, she was very active in her church, Getaway Community Church. Her family and church want to once again keep her generous and charitable spirit alive …
A Virginia teen’s cancer diagnosis couldn’t have come at a worse time. After years of competing as an Irish dancer, the pain in his leg took him out of the world championship last year. Now the Front Royal boy has healed and is about to get a second chance on the …