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WOMAN GIVES BACK AFTER BLOOD DONORS HELP SAVE HER PREMATURE SON

Because it was baby number six for Rhonda M. of Clayton, DE, she expected her pregnancy and delivery to go just as smoothly as for her other children. But at 5 months, Rhonda suddenly went into labor and delivered her son Jonathan. He weighed just one pound, six ounces.

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Posted on July 16, 2008 03:22 PM

POPULAR 5K EVENT HELPS RAISE AWARENESS OF INCREASED NEED FOR BLOOD IN SUMMER

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Posted on July 10, 2008 08:48 AM

Wilmington Woman Donates Blood in Honor of her "Spanish Sister"

"When I was in college, I studied abroad and lived with a Spanish family in Salamanca, Spain. I formed an instant bond with them, especially my "Spanish sister" - Yolanda Esteban Lopez - who was three years younger than I. We became as close as if we were related by blood.

PICTURED: Irene and her "Spanish sister," Yolanda, in the Plaza Mayor of Salamanca, Spain, in 1995.

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Posted on June 20, 2008 09:08 AM

Lifestream Newsletter Summer 2008

When Alex and his twin brother, William, were born 3 months early, they each weighed under 3 pounds. Alex suffered an abruption, which means the placenta began to separate from the wall of his mother's uterus before he was born. After birth, Alex was rushed to intensive care at Christiana Hospital and needed blood transfusions to survive. Alex was able to recover and was home by Christmas Day. Both boys are now four-years-old.
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Posted on June 18, 2008 04:02 PM

FREE GAS FOR BLOOD DONORS

NEWARK, DE - With the theme "Fuel for Life, Hero for Life," the 6th annual Summer Blood Challenge - a competition among 126 businesses and organizations throughout Delmarva to recruit the most new Blood Bank members and blood donors - ties together the community's need for blood with a desire for FREE GAS. Each day of the summer competition (May 19 to August 30), one participant will be selected randomly and given a $25 gas card.

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Posted on June 13, 2008 08:47 AM

HOWARD KEENER NAMED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE FOR BLOOD BANK OF DELMARVA

Newark, DE - Howard L. Keener, Jr. has been named Community Development Executive for Blood Bank of Delmarva. He will be responsible for developing Blood Bank membership and donor potential by working with community and business leaders and the Blood Bank's Executive and Regional Boards of Directors.

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Posted on June 12, 2008 03:17 PM

BLOOD BANK OF DELMARVA OBSERVES WORLD BLOOD DONOR DAY ON JUNE 14

Delmarva donors encouraged to take on "LifeSaver" status

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Posted on June 12, 2008 12:14 PM

WILMINGTON LEADERS AND POLICE TEAM UP TO SUPPORT SUMMER BLOOD SUPPLY

WILMINGTON, DE - City of Wilmington Chief of Staff Bill Montgomery has challenged other city police officers and city leaders to give blood in a "Blood with Bill" event at the downtown Wilmington blood donation center.

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Posted on June 9, 2008 03:55 PM

SCHOOL BLOOD DRIVE DONATIONS HIT A RECORD HIGH

More than 11,000 students and faculty signed up to donate during 2007-2008 school year

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Posted on June 6, 2008 03:23 PM

WORLD BLOOD DONOR DAY Tribute Song: We Shine As One

A talented and diverse cast of artists has joined together to record an inspirational song called "We Shine as One" for World Blood Donor Day on June 14 to help raise awareness of the universal need for safe blood and blood products.

Click HERE to listen to the song. Check below for the lyrics to sing-along!

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Posted on June 2, 2008 01:22 PM

Wilmington Woman Needs Blood in Surgery to Survive Potentially Fatal Colon Infection

PICTURED: Chanelle with her husband, Ty

Just three weeks after minor surgery, 35-year-old Chanelle J. of Wilmington, Delaware learned that she had contracted MRSA and had developed a potentially fatal colon infection. Fluid was quickly building and, without an emergency operation, her colon would burst.

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Posted on May 30, 2008 02:13 PM

RICHARD PEARCE NAMED NEW CHAIR OF BLOOD BANK EXECUTIVE BOARD

Newark, DE - Richard D. Pearce was elected the new Chair of Blood Bank of Delmarva's Executive Board of Directors. This board sets policy for the organization. Pearce has served on the board since 1991 and on its Executive Board since 1993, most recently as Vice-Chair.

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Posted on May 23, 2008 08:58 AM

"DELMARVA ALYX ALL-STARS" ARE NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

Blood Bank of Delmarva team wins national double red blood cell donation competition

PICTURED: Blood Bank phlebotomists celebrating the victory!

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Posted on May 20, 2008 01:58 PM

Blood Transfusions Help Woman Survive

A few days after being released from the hospital with her newborn son Brian, Mary C. of Newark, DE experienced several life-threatening complications and sudden blood loss. Within 45 minutes, she lost about 4 pints of blood.

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Posted on May 5, 2008 02:14 PM

Summer Blood Challenge Fuels Life - and Gas Tanks - Across the Peninsula

Companies and organizations can still join in the competition to save lives

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Posted on May 5, 2008 01:50 PM