When you roll up your sleeve to share your good health with someone in need, you begin a unique story that can only be told with your selfless act of giving. Whether it’s the story of what prompted you to begin giving blood, what motivates you to continue, or the story of the patient on the other side … every drop tells a story. What’s your story?
Birthday Blood Drive Set to Honor Teen Who Received 46 Transfusions, Lifesaving Surgery
When Kenzie Maddry was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in October 2020, her family envisioned the day she’d conquer the rare form of bone cancer and be able to return to the activities that brought her joy. In September 2022, that day finally seemed within their grasp.
Read More‘Priebe Strong Blood Drive’ Planned to Support Injured SWMO First Responders
More than three years after Mark Priebe suffered an injury that ended his law enforcement career, the now-retired officer is still amazed by the outpouring of support he received from his community. Now that community has a chance to help other first responders — and dozens of local hospital patients.
Read MoreRally For Riggins: Community Comes Together For 9-Month-Old Blood Recipient
After Riggins Moore’s hemoglobin fell to a life-threatening level when he was just two months old, it took about five months of blood work, DNA analysis and genetic testing to diagnose his condition. When his family received the diagnosis, it took their community far less time to rally behind them.
Read More‘I Have A Second Shot At Life’: Missouri Father Thanks Donors Who Helped Him Beat Leukemia
In a few short weeks, Chase and Alyssa Marcus will celebrate their seventh wedding anniversary. This will be their first one as parents, as the Seneca, Missouri, couple welcomed their first child in January. It’s a dream come true for Chase, who wanted nothing more in life than to be a husband and father. As […]
Read More‘Just Mind-Blowing’: 37 Blood Donors Help 11-Year-Old Fight Leukemia
With her brother and father spending fall break on a hunting trip, 11-year-old Madison Adams was looking forward to a relaxing girls’ week with her mother at the family home in Cave Springs, Arkansas. She had no idea she was about to begin a journey of her own.
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