In honor of a little girl who lost her battle to sickle cell anemia, two non-profit organizations are working together to raise awareness and hopefully save lives. September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month. Sickle cell anemia is a blood disorder which causes red blood cells to contort into a sickle
A group of Billings moms know just how important blood can be. They’re each mothers of children battling cancer who have been helped immeasurably by blood transfusions. Since September is National Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month, the group figured it was their time to call attention to this crucial lifeline by
In Bismarck a competition is brewing between law enforcement and firefighters. They’re working to recruit the most blood donors for the 16th Annual Bismarck Battle of the Badges blood drive. Amid shortages of blood across the nation, first responders say they’re battling it out because they often come into contact
Diagnosed with a rare genetic condition, Charlie relies on a regular infusion of immunoglobulin for protection against common viruses and bacteria. When Charlie was just two years old, he developed a serious brain infection. In healthy children, the immune system would fight off the infection before it progresses, but little
Air Force Flight Sergeant Christine Williams notched up an impressive milestone by giving her 250th blood donation recently in Canberra. With the 2022 Defence Blood Challenge having just kicked off, Flight Sergeant Williams hopes her altruism will inspire colleagues and others to also give blood and help save lives. “I’m
