Pamela Barnett is on a mission. She is committed to donating 10 units of blood in honor of her late husband, Thomas Barnett, who passed away in July 2022. Pamela says Tom was a blood donor for many years, until he was diagnosed with a type of cancer and was no longer eligible to giveContinue reading “Honoring her Late Husband Through Blood Donations”
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“Blood donations saved my life – twice”
Robin Huffman, a Red Cross Blood Program Leader, has a history with blood donation. “I know firsthand how important it is to have a good blood supply,” said Robin. In 1996, Robin experienced internal bleeding after surgery. She remembers nurses coming into her hospital room, checking her blood pressure, and calling a code blue. RobinContinue reading ““Blood donations saved my life – twice””
Family Continues to Give Back After Four-Year-Old Daughter is Diagnosed with Leukemia
In April 2021, Laura James’ family traveled from Indiana to Iowa to celebrate Easter with relatives. While on the trip, her four-and-a-half-year-old daughter, Haven, suddenly became ill. Haven developed a high fever and Laura noticed that her heart rate was elevated. Laura took Haven to a local hospital, where after multiple tests the emergency doctorContinue reading “Family Continues to Give Back After Four-Year-Old Daughter is Diagnosed with Leukemia”
Hear how the power of prayer and community have been essential to Tara Brower’s cancer fight
Tara Brower is in the fight for her life. She was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) on December 1, 2020. She credits blood donations from selfless strangers for her ability to keep fighting.
“Together We Can Make a Difference” in Ian Slabaugh’s battle against leukemia
Amy Slabaugh was simply amazed.
The American Red Cross had organized a blood drive in honor of her son, Ian, who has battled Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia for more than five years. The goal was to get 50 donors for the Feb. 2 event, but 79 people registered, everyone showed up, and everyone was able to give blood.