3
Jan
Caleb and Cathy Parker say a blood donation helped keep her alive during the birth of her first son. Read Full Article
How a blood donor helped save this mother’s life
Triad family with rare disease appealing for more blood donors
3
Jan
The hustle and bustle of the holiday season often keeps people from donating blood to the American Red Cross, but those donations are a lifeline for families across the Piedmont Triad. Jacob Shore is an energetic 5-year-old with a life-threatening illness. His bone marrow doesn’t make red blood cells, so
Tenuta family encourages people to give back with blood drive
2
Jan
Donations often come in many forms. In the season of giving, Kenosha’s Joey and Jennifer Tenuta encouraged area residents to donate in a unique way during the inaugural Cesare Tenuta Blood Drive on Wednesday at The Club at Strawberry Creek, 6734 103rd Ave. “Statistics show that 25 percent of us,
Event inspired by Laredo toddler hopes to give the gift of life
Matteson girl’s birthday party raises awareness, blood donations for sickle cell patients
2
Jan
A special birthday party was held for children living with sickle cell disease. “Really what people don’t know is that you don’t know if someone has sickle cell or sickle cell trait just by looking at them,” said Danielle Shorter, whose 8-year-old daughter Olivia was born with the disease. Olivia
The Ultimate Gift — Blood Donors Save Lives, Need Is Great This Time of Year
31
Dec
The key to getting people to donate blood is convenience, said Cheryl Barkhurst, director of donor recruitment for Mercy Hospital. That’s even more true this time of year, when Christmas shopping, school programs and holiday parties disrupt people’s normal day-to-day routines. “Even if they are regular blood donors, it is
‘I wouldn’t have survived’: 7-year-old cancer patient thanks blood donors
31
Dec
A seven-year-old and his family gave a heartfelt thanks to blood donors at a clinic in Vancouver Wednesday. Cameron Bulger was diagnosed with an embryonal tumour, and in his short life has had to undergo brain surgery, six rounds of chemotherapy, three stem cell transplants and proton radiation therapy. He’s
Menomonee Falls mothers host blood drive for kids battling cancer
31
Dec
The mothers in Menomonee Falls whose kids are battling cancer are having a successful blood drive at the Radisson Inn. The Blood Center of Wisconsin’s sign up sheet had 120 donors to help these four women save other people’s lives. The women have taken on the nickname “The Fab Four.” Courtney Miles, Katie Maziasz,
Students set aside fears to share the “gift of life”
28
Dec
Junior Oskar Matushek stated he was “good, but scared.” Michael Risley, another junior, admitted being “a little nervous.” Since 2004, Mount Carmel has provided several opportunities each year for students and faculty to donate blood and share “the gift of life.” Mrs. Julie Chappetto, a member of Mount Carmel’s art department, is the individual who
The world needs more blood donors like Wayne Molleur: he’ll make his 220th donation at …
