Young boy grateful for Central California Blood Center donors, like his grandpa
10-year-old with leukemia says ‘thank you’ for blood donations
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Aug
The American Red Cross held a blood drive Saturday in Danville in honor of Cameron Kirk, a local fifth grader undergoing treatment for leukemia. Kirk, 10, was diagnosed in April with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, a form of cancer, and requires blood transfusions as part of his ongoing treatment. Receiving even a single unit of
Minot family honors late son’s mission with 4th annual blood drive
Woman who battled Leukemia with transfusions organizes blood drive
Boy with cancer, 4, sees how he gets blood for transfusions: His parents
As blood donations decline in the summer, a 7-year-old shows why it matters
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Jul
Otto Phelps tried really hard to sit still for the photographer, but after a few hundred frames, he could no longer resist the temptation of playing on the playground. The 7-year-old burst of firecracker energy on a scorching summer evening, excited about winning a medal in his baseball tournament last
Can you help a Sudbury toddler fighting leukemia?
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Jul
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
Stark County girl’s plight shines light on blood shortage
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Jul
On Nov. 11, 8-year-old Gracie Andrews received life-changing news. It was the day she was diagnosed with leukemia, and routine doctor appointments and chemotherapy became a part of her everyday life. Since Gracie’s diagnosis, relatives and friends of the Andrews family have been asking what they can do to help.
Boy with bone cancer inspires teacher to start lifesaving tradition
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Jun
A first-grade teacher in Amherst has started an annual lifesaving tradition at her school after a student battled a serious medical condition. Carter Mock endured painful treatments for bone cancer at Boston Children’s Hospital and has needed a lot of blood transfusions. Just one pint can make a huge difference
Blood drive held in honor of local teacher
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Apr
According to the American Red Cross, every two seconds someone in the U.S needs blood. Altoona Middle School hosted a blood drive Friday afternoon in honor of sixth grade teacher Shannon Camlek. Each year, an estimated 6.8 million people in the U.S donate blood, with each single donation potentially saving