The supply of blood in Illinois is critically low right now. It’s so low, that the Red Cross said hospitals have been forced to cancel surgeries. But donors can help multiple patients, even the smallest Chicagoans, by rolling up their sleeves. Sometimes the tiniest patients need the biggest forms of
Losing your appetite. Enduring back and leg pain, harsh skin reactions and lumbar punctures. Watching your hair falling out. It’s all a daily reality for 8-year-old Mia. “Mia was just a normal kid,” said Teresa, Mia’s mother. “Extremely active and loved to be outside. Loves the water. She’s obsessed with
You never know when you will need a blood transfusion or platelets. You can join ABC30 as we take action together at the Pint for A Pint Blood Drive. One Valley woman, Nazik Arisian, shares her story of surviving leukemia thanks to blood donors. Read Full Article
A blood drive and benefit ride to support 5-year-old Mason Burnette’s cancer treatments is being held this week in Glascock County. In January, just a few days after his fifth birthday, Mason Burnette was diagnosed with Stage IV high-risk Neuroblastoma, a form of childhood cancer. Mason received more than 10
The family of a two-year-old battling cancer is hoping her story inspires people in south Texas to roll up their sleeves and donate life-saving blood. Two-year-old Amy Morkovsky’s leukemia was discovered almost by accident. On January 13th, during her brother Aiden’s annual checkup, her mother asked the doctor to look
Dozens of blood donors rolled up their sleeves Wednesday to give the gift of life. They were inspired by little three-year-old Amy Morkovsky who is battling leukemia. “Blood is such a precious resource,” said Amy’s dad, Ryan Morkovsky. “It’s one that can often be taken for granted. Unlike most other