Local woman an example of how blood donations save lives; hosting annual blood drive on Tuesday
Often, we don’t realize the importance of something until it affects us personally. Local mother Jill Pendergraft said that sentiment rings true for her. On Tuesday from 2-7 p.m., Pendergraft is hosting a community blood drive at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church (5664 KY 56). Now in its 10th year, the
Robinson church hosts blood drive in honor of member with cancer – KWTX
On Sunday a local church rallied around one of their young members in need. Brinley Talley from Valley Mills, 12, is fighting leukemia. She attends regular chemotherapy appointments, receives spinal tap procedures and requires at least two pints of blood per month. Old West Cowboy Church in Robinson teamed up
Yorkshire family of Amelie, who was diagnosed with leukaemia at two | Harrogate Informer
Yorkshire family of Amelie, who was diagnosed with leukaemia at two: “We didn’t know where we would be on Christmas Day” | Christmas at Candlelighters Shortly before Christmas 2022, Jo and Tom Adams, from Baildon, West Yorkshire, were given the worst news for a parent: their daughter, Amelie, had been
3 friends who needed blood transfusions pay it forward with annual blood drive – KSHB
A group of friends that dates back to high school all needed a blood transfusion at some point in their lives. Adam Calvert needed blood when he was being treated for cancer, Katie Pino when she experienced complications during labor and delivery, Katie Bredemeier when she had HELLP syndrome during
‘One of the scariest things’: Blood donors save little girl’s life; mom now donates blood
Cancer patient who received lifesaving transfusions urging more people to donate blood
A father-of-four from Pontarddulais, Swansea, is calling for more people to give blood, platelets, or bone marrow with the Welsh Blood Service after being diagnosed with cancer. 57-year-old Martin Nicholls was diagnosed with a form of leukaemia three years ago and started treatment to overcome the disease in January 2023.
Lincoln family hosts blood drive in honor of 3-year-old son – KOLN
Two Lincoln parents are on a mission to encourage more community members to donate blood after witnessing first-hand how blood donations saved their 3-year-old son’s life. November marks three years since Chase Lavelle was discharged from the hospital. At just four months old, he got E. Coli poisoning and was
Nebraska Community Blood Bank encourages donations during holiday season
The Nebraska Community Blood Bank is encouraging Lincoln residents to donate blood during the holiday season. Marketing director Kari Lundeen said there is always a need for blood, which will support local hospitals across Nebraska. “There are patients every day in our local hospitals that continue to count on donations
One-year-old diagnosed with rare blood disorder highlights importance of donation – KFSM
One-year-old Declan de Gruy is a patient in need of blood transfusions every three weeks. Declan was diagnosed with Diamond-Blackfan anemia (DBA) at just three months old, leaving his bone marrow unable to make red blood cells. While many patients with DBA can be treated effectively with steroid therapy, Declan