75-year old man makes 120-mile round trip to donate blood
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If you’ve ever considered donating blood, this is a great weekend to do so. The Coastal Bend Blood Center is hosting its 5th annual Hunting for Donors blood drive. The event will take place Saturday, Nov. 18, outside Cavender”s Boot City from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Every donor will …
A Fort Collins woman is teaming up with a man who almost killed her in a car accident to encourage people to give blood in one of the most dire donation times of the year. Linda Maher holds a scrapbook of her medical journey close. “You don’t want to forget …
With a little help from Old Saint Nick, Parker Berry is giving back to the organization that helped saved her life. Last June, the eight-year-old Lacombe girl wasn’t feeling well at her year-end dance recital at Red Deer College. Parker’s father Adam Berry said he thought his daughter just had …
ST. GEORGE — The best gifts can’t be bought in a store. The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to give more life by giving blood this December. Alison Wissen knows the power of blood donations. She received 22 units of blood products after experiencing complications during childbirth. Read Full …
During the holidays, many find the spirit of the season in giving to others. Amongst the exchange of bags and boxes, one can give the most material of gifts — that of saving a life through blood donation. Every two seconds in the United States, someone is in need of blood, …
In the spirit of giving for Christmas, Australian Red Cross Blood Service are putting out an urge call to Rockhampton region resident to give blood this festive season. As we move towards Christmas, many of us are looking forward to a well-earned holiday, but the need for blood never takes …
If you’re looking for something different to give as a Christmas gift, Canadian Blood Services suggests a donation. Donor clinics are Dec. 12 through 14 and then again on Dec. 19 and 20 at the Beban Park Social Centre. David Patterson, director of donor relations for BC and the Yukon, …
When Leon “Lee” Garfat was just 4 months old, he was diagnosed with a rare disease that attacks the immune system. His family was told that without treatment, he would not live past the age of 2. “The doctors said that he had a disease that was not only affecting his …
Giving blood may not necessarily be something that is at the top of everyone’s mind, but for one woman it’s all she can think about. We talked to Tina Waits, a woman with a rare blood disease that has required her to have more than 600 blood transfusions. Tina Waits, …
A 9-year-old boy who is battling for his health is getting some extra support this year, through a partnership with Sparrow Clubs and Hillsboro High School. Nathan Julian was officially adopted as the school’s newest ‘Sparrow’ at an assembly on Friday. That means students will raise money for his medical …