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Peter Breen started donating blood after his brother Mike suffered kidney failure and has been a regular donor for 50 years. Now he's encouraging people to donate blood as donations dry up dramatically in Rotorua due to…

The woman believed to be Britain's oldest blood donor has saved countless lives after donating 130 pints of blood over 56 years.Christine Newnham, 80, has not missed an appointment with her blood bank, at the Coniston Holiday Inn,!-->…

Christine Newnham, 80, has saved many lives and has never missed an appointment with her blood bank. The retired nurse has donated three times a year since she was 24Christine Newnham has given blood 130 times in 56 years (Image: SWNS)!-->…

Wilfrid Laurier University students know that donating blood provides a golden opportunity to help their community. The Laurier Graduate Student Association will be holding a blood donation clinic on March 17 from 2…

One of Britain's most prolific blood donors gave his last pint aged 83 - having donated a total of 17½ gallons. Tony White of Newbury has been donating blood for over 70 years with a total of 141 pints leaving his…

ABOVE: Dustin McKean, left, and Kelley Becker, both of Valero Renewables, recently participated in the company's Welcome Community Blood Drive. Becker hit a milestone,…

The Fort Leonard Wood community saved thousands of lives in 2021 by “lounging in comfort and watching a movie” at the Fort Leonard!-->!-->…

You're just too busy, or maybe you think others are picking up the slack. What I can tell you is that all…

Events By Roxanne Davis | February 17, 2022 THE WOODLANDS, TX - In the absence of a substitute for blood, the role of donors in maintaining a wide!--social-sharing-top-->!--post-info-->…

Lagos State Blood Transfusion Service has started rolling out its new blood pump; a mobile blood donation vehicle equipped with everything necessary for a blood donation procedure, to public bodies and companies in the continuity of the…

A blood donation clinic will be held at UAW Hall in Wallaceburg on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Marisa Gatfield, local area manager for Canadian Blood Services, told Sydenham Current that there are currently eight…

LOS ANGELES — The County Board of Supervisors today agreed to send a letter to the United States Food and Drug Administration calling for the lifting of restrictions on blood donations from gay and bisexual men. "These outdated restrictions…

The parents of a young boy in need of a blood transfusion fight a legal battle to stop doctors from giving him blood from vaccinated people.The child must receive the blood transfusion as part of a delicate heart operation in Italy. Amid…

Veteran blood donor earns platinum certificate Published on: Tuesday 08 February 2022 From: Christy Chok Text size: Lee receiving the platinum blood donor certificate. TAWAU: Regular blood donor Lee Chye Ewe has been…

The NHS is short of 75,000 regular donors and blood stocks are replenished by the smallest pool in the 21st century now that demand has returned to pre-pandemic levelsToddler Eddie Griffin has a rare condition and needs a blood transfusion…

This month, France and Greece lifted their decades-old ban on gay and bisexual men donating blood. The UK did the same last year.The blood ban seems more suited to history books than news headlines, but sadly, this ban is still in effect…

news, breaking news, gay, blood, donation, donor, month, waiting periodLast month, France and Greece lifted their decades-old ban on gay and bisexual men donating blood. The UK did the same last year. The blood ban seems more suited to…

SAN ANTONIO – Sometimes time is all it takes - it can be the difference between life and death.“I lost an immense amount of blood, I lost about half of my blood volume by the time my airline crew, EMS ground crew and airlift crew arrived on…

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Nick Johnstone, Katherine Listkow, Beth Hilton. BISHOP Druitt College took Lifeblood's top spot for blood donor teams at area schools. The team's donations have saved 219 local lives through!-->…

The year 2022 has arrived and “The Great Place” is moving forward into the new year with many services…

Wisconsin blood donor wins SUV in 'amazing' Versiti contest Blood donation is usually voluntary. But it got a Wisconsin donor a free car. MILWAUKEE - Blood donation is usually voluntary. But it got a Wisconsin donor a free car.…

With the nation's blood supply at its lowest point in a decade and the American Red Cross declaring its first-ever national blood crisis earlier this month, it's time for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to do something. something the…

"It really feels good to help someone." by: Zach Verdea Job : January 25, 2022 / 6:13 p.m. CST / Update: January 25, 2022 / 6:13 p.m. CST WICHITA!-->…

Kenya's Blood Ambassador, Aisha Mukami Dafalla, has embarked on a campaign to educate and mobilize the public on the need for regular blood donations to save lives. Dafalla, 58, is from Kibera Nairobi and started donating blood when he…

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – January is National Blood Donor Month and the Red Cross has declared the first-ever blood crisis in the United States. Donation centers coast to coast are experiencing a shortage of donors due to the…

Governor's office HELEN, Mont. - Governor Greg Gianforte today encouraged eligible Montanans to donate blood to mark Blood Donor Month. “Montanaans can give the gift of life by donating…

Manufacturing Tech Delaysia Henry places packets of blood into a container, preparing them for shipment to a Red Cross blood donation center hospital in St. Louis on January 12, as the American Red Cross said a…

Donating blood or organs is the most important thing you can do to make a difference in someone else's life, according to a new study that classifies altruistic acts. A survey of 2,189 adults in England put blood and organ donation at…

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) – Welcome to UHC's home call on WDTV. Every two seconds, someone in the United States needs blood. January is National Blood Donor Month, and to raise awareness, 5's Kaley Fedko spoke with Kristen Lane,…

January is National Blood Donor Awareness Month and this year marks the 52nd anniversary of National Blood Donor Month. NBDM was first signed on December 31, 1969, by then-President Richard Nixon, and its purpose was,…

Events Through Roxanne Davis | January 14, 2022 THE WOODLANDS, TX – The Woodlands Family YMCA will host the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center Blood!--social-sharing-top-->!--post-info-->…

A GOLDEN retriever is retiring after helping save the lives of 48 other dogs. Crystal, nine, has been donating blood to Pet Blood Bank UK for four years and has also donated blood on three occasions to Oakhill…

Murray Zaba inspired by his mother, a longtime volunteer in the community who was a blood donor and volunteer with the Red Cross On January 7 at 11 a.m., Murray Zaba of Barrie took a big step by rolling up his sleeve and donating…

“Donating blood is a gesture that saves lives. Nearly 1,200 donors are needed per day to meet the blood…

Imagine getting ready to leave work when you suddenly receive a call that your mom has had a serious car accident and is in the hospital. In the emergency room, the nurses tell you that she has been rushed to surgery. After several…

PINE BELT, Mississippi (WDAM) - January is National Blood Donor Month. But, blood banks like Vitalant have experienced a historic drop in blood supply for the past two years.With the rise of the Omicron variant, healthcare systems are…

When was the last time you donated blood? If it's been a while or if you've never donated blood before, now…

When was the last time you donated blood? If it's been a while, or if you've never donated blood before,…

January is National Blood Donor Month. It's time to salute the life-saving impact of blood and platelet donors. Donating blood is a voluntary process and is seen as equivalent to volunteer work. You donate your time (and your blood)…

During National Blood Donor Month in January, civic organizations and local churches partner with the Versiti Blood Center of Illinois to host blood drives. Donating blood can save up to three lives. Did…

news, local news, blood donation, red cross, covidSeeing sick children on television makes Kerry Felstead sad, but it also motivates him to give a precious gift. On Wednesday, he rolled up his sleeve to make his 267th donation to the…

With the start of a new year, you, your friends and family can make a big difference by committing to donate blood twice in 2022 to help save lives. rescue act. Why make a donation? The nation's blood supply depends on altruism in the…

Make up your mind to change your daily life and save up to three lives with one simple and essential act:…

"It's something I can do": Sacramento blood donor has donated 2,800 times Update: December 30, 2021 6:37 p.m.!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…

Body January is National Blood Donor Month, a time to celebrate the vital impact of blood and platelet donors. It has been celebrated every January for almost 50 years and coincides with one of the most difficult times…

By Alpha Kamara, WRNMMC Command CommunicationsWRNMMC, Bethesda, MD - The culture of donating blood at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center is an ongoing!-->!-->…

THIS holiday season, the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) is asking people to sign up as a blood donor, or to come back and donate if they haven't given in a while. During the pandemic (2019-2020)…

news, latest news, THE best gift you can give this Christmas is the gift of life. With demand for life-saving blood donations at an all-time high in 10 years, Australian Red Cross Lifeblood cannot meet patient needs during busy Christmas…

The American Red Cross, which provides 40% of the nation's blood, faces historically low blood supply levels and has scheduled a series of local blood drives.To encourage donors, all those who come to give from December 17 to Jan. 2 will…

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As many envision a busy holiday season, the American Red Cross encourages eligible donors across the country to harness their humanity by donating blood in!-->!-->!-->…

Flight attendant Jacqueline Reid used to donate blood - but never thought that she would need to rely on donations from other people to keep her alive.The 36-year-old was diagnosed with a rare disease sickness last year and has…

Scientists at Vitalant, one of the country's leading blood donation centers, say there is a lot of unmet medical need due to a shortage of blood. In response, the company is working with other major blood donor centers and the FDA to…

In an exclusive interview with Express.co.uk, Shaun revealed why he thinks it is important to encourage individuals - especially those from black, Asian and ethnic minority groups - to donate blood and become organ donors. Donating blood…

Posted on November 13, 2021 | Author Dr Javed Iqbal Khan The safety of blood donors is the primary concern. From 18 to 65 years old even more in developed countries. Both men and women can donate…

A person who gives blood. Image: Getty Images / iStockphoto Submitted by the NHS Blood and TransplantOxfordshire residents are urged to join a growing club of new donors stepping forward to help the NHS recover!--kg-card-end:>!--kg-card-begin:>…

WINNIPEG - Donating blood won't necessarily reveal superpowers, but it can definitely save a life, including that of 3-year-old James O'Neil. While not a superhero in the sense of his favorite characters depicted in…

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama - The American Red Cross has a feature on its blood donation app that allows people to see where their blood donation is going. The Red Cross encourages people to use the app to get more people to donate blood,…

Parliament approved the ban on discrimination in donating blood on the basis of "sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics". The replacement text, relating to four bills (PS, BE, PAN and the non-attached…

PHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK Every two seconds someone in the United States needs a blood transfusion, but Vitalant Pittsburgh - formerly known as the Central Blood Bank - collects only 50% of the blood needed by local health facilities. The…

Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) employee Rory Hammersley-Mather marked a milestone by rolling up his sleeve for his 100th donation to the Australian Red Cross Lifeblood.Mr Hammersley-Mather, Settlement Support Officer in the Council's…

CANIN rescuer withdraws from donating blood after becoming the second dog in the UK to donate 30. Bishop Auckland's Geordie the Labradoodle is celebrated after making his 30th and final donation to the Pet Blood Bank…

International research shows Australia can safely drop the ban on gay blood. A report by Dr Sharon Dane recommends that the country adopt an individual risk assessment policy instead. Dr Dane says this would subsequently increase the…

newsletters, editor's selection list, The Maitland Blood Donor Center is looking for 110 community members to “show” generosity and donate blood over the next two weeks. As the lockdown ends and people return to pre-pandemic life,…

BFood donation needs to be made more inclusive with the removal of an issue labeled “obsolete, unnecessary and actively discriminatory”.It is hoped that this change will make it easier for black African donors in particular to donate…

More black people will be able to donate blood after the government announced it would remove a "discriminatory" security question from its donation forms.Donors who are preparing to donate will no longer be asked if they have recently had…

Express news service VISAKHAPATNAM: What started as an NCC activity in 1982 turned into a service for this man from Vizag for the next four decades. For K Bhaskar, blood donation is his top priority and having an O…

SINGAPORE - Real estate consultant Vashi Chandiramani, 63, once saw a teenage girl get hit by a minibus when he was 16. Although he did not know her, he rushed the ambulance to Singapore General Hospital and found that she needed an…

Donating blood can save lives. No matter how many times we've heard this, we tend to ignore such an important message. But, as they say, the world is functioning properly thanks to the efforts of some noble souls. Here is a man who took…

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR BASE, Ohio - Every two seconds, a person in the United States needs blood or platelets and nearly 7,000 units of platelets and 10,000 units of plasma are needed daily, according to the American Red Cross.…

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Zaxby's Offers Free Signature Sandwiches Systemwide To Encourage Blood DonationATHENS, Georgia., September 28, 2021 / PRNewswire / - Zaxby's, the premium QSR known for its signature chicken fingers, wings and sauces, is teaming up with the…

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Researchers stress importance of continuing to use all available security measuresSAN FRANCISCO, September 2, 2021 / PRNewswire / - Today, the largest national SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence survey, funded by the CDC and supported by 17 blood…

news, local news, Australian Red Cross Lifeblood is calling on people in Maitland to continue donating blood, with nationwide hospital demand among the highest in 10 years. Donating blood and plasma remains an essential activity, and…

Blood Assurance announced Monday morning that it would resume voluntary COVID-19 antibody testing and collection of convalescent plasma in a bid to help those fighting the virus.The practice, which has since returned to the network of…

The recurring waves of infections, driven by the highly transmissible Delta variant, and the spread of blockages have started to take a greater toll on donations, according to a Reuters review of the situation in various countries. In…

The Coffs Donor Center celebrates Jenny's 500th blood donation. Jenny Horton of MACKSVILLE set the Mid North Coast blood donation record with her 500th donation. Lifesaver Jenny has made the most!-->…