The South African National Blood Service (SANBS) donor awards function took place last Friday evening (May 24) at the Royal Hotel. A large crowd of blood donors gathered to enjoy their special evening hosted by the friendly SANBS staff and management. The aim of the function was to thank local
16-year-old Alice Henderson survived a shooting in early May because of a surgical procedure that involved a significant blood transfusion. Alice wants to pay it forward with a unique blood drive. Alice’s mother, Nicole Henderson, has been by her daughter side every day since she was wounded in a shooting.
A local truck driver who wanted to repay the NHS for helping save his partner’s life after she was twice diagnosed with breast cancer has put his motoring skills to good use by becoming a ‘blood biker’. Phil Sharrock, 53, who works for Wrexham-based McCarthy Distribution, is a volunteer rider for
A 10-year-old Jacksonville boy was celebrating Friday after receiving his 100th blood transfusion. Cai Cammilleri has a very rare blood disorder called beta thalassemia major, which causes a range of symptoms and requires him to get blood transfusions once a month. Fortunately, his classmates know how to cheer him up.
Dr. Ron Stroud, El Paso Community College (EPCC) Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Blood Donation Director, was recognized for his 100th blood donation by Vitalant, El Paso’s blood banking organization. According to Vitalant, the College is currently the No. 1 blood donor in the region. “Every blood donation is critically
Lilly Poehler, a graduate of Hoover High School, has earned the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest achievement in Girl Scouting. Poehler earned her Gold Award for her project, “Blood Drives Save Lives,” supporting awareness of the importance of giving blood. Poehler grew up going with her mom to blood
The American Red Cross New Jersey Region honored five extraordinary women during the organization’s Celebrate Red! Gala earlier this month at The Westin Governor Morris in Morristown, New Jersey. Chatham residents Nicole DiMaggio, Michelle Clark, Melissa Fitzgerald, Marguerite White and Rosalinda Rubio-Williams received the Bob Clancy Culture of Caring Award.
