Area mom supports her daughters legacy with a blood drive

Sarah Buelow has seen firsthand the impact blood transfusions have on a person’s well-being. Her daughter, 12-year-old Allison Petrusczak passed away last month after a battle with brain cancer. She was diagnosed last year and given a one-year prognosis. While Petrusczak fought past the prognosis, she died on February 20,

Blood drive held for 6-month-old child

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On Friday, Shepeard Community Blood Center along with local business, KAMO, hosted a blood drive in honor of 6-month-old, Juliet Maddox. Juliet’s dad, Marcus Maddox says, they live by one motto, “Just to take it literally every single day.” 6-month-old Juliet Maddox was originally admitted to Children’s Hospital of Georgia

The crucial way you can help those with cancer – Parkview Health

According to their website, The Red Cross is experiencing the worst blood shortage in over a decade. While this affects everyone, it has a particularly severe impact on those actively receiving treatment for cancer. Matthew Bartock, DO, hematologist, Parkview Cancer Institute, explains why this patient population needs others to consider

Family raising blood and hospital donations in memory of Toronto girl who had rare form of cancer

It was the day after Halloween in 2018 that Zoah Johnston’s and her family’s lives changed forever. The five-year-old Toronto girl had gone out trick-or-treating the night before, dressed as Elsa from “Frozen” — and her parents Jay and Sara had noticed she was tired when she came home, and

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