Ten-year-old Oliviah Hall, who touched so many lives during her brave battle with brain cancer, will be remembered with a special service and a blood drive. Team Oliviah released information Monday on services and plans to honor the very special little girl, who passed away on Saturday. The family writes, “Oliviah demonstrated great strength and
Large turnout at blood donor clinic to show support for Jocelyn McGlynn as she battles leukemia
West Gardiner man turns beating leukemia twice into advocacy for donating blood
In July of 2007, Arthur Bourget of West Gardiner was playing golf with his friends when he felt an overwhelming fatigue. He went to the doctor to find out he had leukemia. Bourget beat leukemia not once, but twice when it came back thirteen months later. Read Full Article
Bennet couple advocates for blood donations after transfusion helped save their son’s life
Triad family with rare disease appealing for more blood donors
The hustle and bustle of the holiday season often keeps people from donating blood to the American Red Cross, but those donations are a lifeline for families across the Piedmont Triad. Jacob Shore is an energetic 5-year-old with a life-threatening illness. His bone marrow doesn’t make red blood cells, so
Event inspired by Laredo toddler hopes to give the gift of life
‘I wouldn’t have survived’: 7-year-old cancer patient thanks blood donors
A seven-year-old and his family gave a heartfelt thanks to blood donors at a clinic in Vancouver Wednesday. Cameron Bulger was diagnosed with an embryonal tumour, and in his short life has had to undergo brain surgery, six rounds of chemotherapy, three stem cell transplants and proton radiation therapy. He’s
Menomonee Falls mothers host blood drive for kids battling cancer
The mothers in Menomonee Falls whose kids are battling cancer are having a successful blood drive at the Radisson Inn. The Blood Center of Wisconsin’s sign up sheet had 120 donors to help these four women save other people’s lives. The women have taken on the nickname “The Fab Four.” Courtney Miles, Katie Maziasz,