Tag Archives: donate blood

Kickapoo High School Valedictorian Beats Ewing’s Sarcoma

May 29, 2018

Twenty-eighteen has been a big year for 18-year-old Kelsie Mitchell. She was one of nine valedictorians graduating from Springfield’s Kickapoo High School, served on student council’s Cabinet leadership group, and was a member of the National Honor Society. And she has made plans to attend Truman State University in the fall. But just eight years ago, her main accomplishment was survival. “That’s […]

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Springfield Missouri Mom Receives Blood and Platelets During Cancer Treatment

Springfield Mom Receives Blood and Platelets During Cancer Treatment

April 25, 2017

“Every door we passed had a sign on the outside that read, ‘Chemo in progress,’” said Laura Winstead as she remembered being admitted to Cox Hospital in Springfield for what her physician said would be a couple of nights for tests. “My husband and I just looked at each other as I had a slow […]

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Daily Update

September 27, 2016

  Current Need Special Emphasis O Positive Critical Need A Positive, A Negative, AB Negative Low Inventory Based on this morning’s inventory report, the chart below lists what we need to receive from specific blood types in order for our inventory to reach optimal levels. Find your blood type in the left column and read […]

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January is National Volunteer Blood Donor Month

January 2, 2014

Resolve to save lives in January 2020 and celebrate your good health. Give blood at one of our four donor centers or select mobile blood drives* between January 1 – 31, 2020, and you’ll receive a great long-sleeved shirt!  Make Your Appointment To Donate Now You can make a real difference in the lives of […]

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