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Blood, Platelet Donors a Lifeline for 4-Year-Old Needing Weekly Transfusions

When her son first became ill in December 2021, Amy Nicholas never would have imagined that Ru’s journey would one day involve weekly trips to the hospital for blood or platelet transfusions.

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‘You Saved Her Life’: Parents Thank Newborn Daughter’s 2 Blood Donors

Not long after Zach and Melissa Huesgen welcomed their son Bennett into the world, the couple began to think about growing their family. With a son they loved, they hoped child No. 2 would be a baby girl. Three years later, their dream came true – but quickly devolved into a living nightmare.

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‘Totally Life-Changing’: Blood Donors Help Woman Recover from Emergency Surgery

When Audrey Yates awoke from an emergent and lifesaving surgery in June 2022, she immediately noticed the intense pain that prompted her visit to the hospital that morning was completely gone. What she didn’t realize was that so was about 40 percent of her blood.

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‘Thank You Is Never Enough’: 24 Blood Donors Help Arkansas Teen Fight Bone Cancer

Kenzie Maddry has been involved in sports for as long as she can remember, racking up plenty of goals, assists and personal records on soccer fields and cross-country courses in Northwest Arkansas. Since October 2020, Kenzie’s statistics look noticeably different. Instead of playing games or running races, the teenager has spent the past two years […]

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‘I Thought I Was A Goner’: Blood Donors Help Save Harrison Officer’s Life

As a police officer and volunteer firefighter, there’s no telling what Matt Odom might see on a given day. But ever since May 30, 2021, two things have become unavoidable components of his daily routine. He’ll see the scars on his neck and torso – reminders of the life-threatening injuries he suffered when he was […]

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