Xenia woman makes 100th blood donation

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Vicky Waldren still cherishes a special gift from her father-in-law Harry Waldren. It serves as a sparkling reminder of how she became a “Donor for Life.” When the Xenia resident made her milestone 100th lifetime donation July 3 at the Dayton Community Blood Center it was in his honor. “It’s …

It is better to give than to receive

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Life isn’t just about receiving, it’s also about giving, being unselfish, and blessing others when you have the opportunity. Last Friday, I had my second annual blood drive, and mi heart full of gratitude to all those who came out to donate. When mi look and see the number of …

Girl had harrowing experience waiting for blood transfusion. Now she inspires people to donate

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Tymia McCullough has received more than 50 blood transfusions throughout her life. The bright 12-year-old from Georgetown, South Carolina, suffers from Sickle Cell Anemia, and her painful condition means she requires regular blood transfusions to survive. Like a lot of girls her age, Tymia loves cheerleading and dancing. She dreams …

Can you help a Sudbury toddler fighting leukemia?

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Addylin Stacey isn’t even two years old yet, but she’s already going through the biggest fight of her life. The 19-month-old was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia and is currently at Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario in Ottawa (CHEO) undergoing chemotherapy. Mom and dad, Gabrielle Myllymaki and Alex Stacey, first …

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