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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

BLOOD TRANSFUSIONS HELP LOCAL WOMAN SURVIVE SUDDEN COMPLICATIONS AFTER CHILDBIRTH

Mary C. of Newark, DE is no stranger to Blood Bank of Delmarva. Her mom Helene has worked as a phlebotomist there for more than 20 years. Mary's husband Ed is a longtime "LifeSaver" donor. But even though she understood the Blood Bank's role in the community, Mary never thought she'd one day owe her life to local blood donors.

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Posted on April 21, 2008 10:49 AM

Wilmington Man Joins Elite Group of Blood Donors with 200th Platelet Donation

Donor began giving platelets twice a month after wife was diagnosed with leukemia

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Posted on April 17, 2008 08:54 AM

LOCAL STUDENTS ATTEMPT "LARGEST ONE-DAY HIGH SCHOOL BLOOD DRIVE ON DELMARVA" FOR SECOND YEAR IN A ROW

New Castle, DE - On Wednesday, February 27, students and staff from William Penn High School in New Castle attempted to break another record - by once again holding the largest one-day high school blood drive on the Delmarva Peninsula.

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Posted on February 27, 2008 02:50 PM

A FAMILY TRAGEDY ENCOURAGES CAMDEN WOMAN TO BECOME "LIFESAVER" DONOR

Michelle G. of Camden, DE spent many years of her life terrified of needles. But after a family tragedy, she overcame her fear and gave back to the very cause that helped prolong her sister's life- by becoming a regular blood donor. It was a cause that also helped her husband survive a serious accident nearly 25 years later.

PICTURED: Michelle with her husband Joe

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Posted on February 13, 2008 02:47 PM

Donor Record Shattered at 10th Annual Beach Blanket Blood Drive

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Posted on February 1, 2008 01:20 PM

Laurel Woman Gives Back to Blood Bank After Husband's Battle with Leukemia

Deanna B. of Laurel, Delaware says she will always be grateful for the selfless acts of blood donors at Blood Bank of Delmarva.

"I can not even begin to tell you how many blood products my husband has received through the years," Deanna said.

PICTURED: Deanna with her husband Gerry and son Dale on Christmas Day 2006 at Johns Hopkins Hospital.

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Posted on January 22, 2008 08:51 AM

WINTER MONTHS FREEZE BLOOD DONATIONS ON DELMARVA

Colds, flu season and inclement weather impact blood supply

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Posted on January 21, 2008 10:18 AM

Whitney's Story: Donating Blood in Honor of her Mother

Whitney W. was 18 when she lost her mother to cancer. Since then, she has become a 'blood donor advocate'- giving blood and encouraging others to do the same.

"My mom was sick for 10 years. Every time I walked into the hospital to visit her, I could see reasons to give blood. There were patients everywhere I looked who needed transfusions."

PICTURED: Whitney, left, with her sister in front of the Blood Bank "Bloodmobile."

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Posted on January 18, 2008 01:34 PM

Young Woman Encourages Blood Donation After Serious Motorcycle Crash

"Ever since I was little girl, I hated needles. I used to dread doctor visits and shots and I would have done anything to avoid them. When the opportunity to give blood was presented to me, I would turn it down. I just couldn't make myself go to the blood drive, even though I knew my blood donation could help save someone's life.

That was before the accident- the day my life changed forever," said Meghan M., Blood Bank of Delmarva member.

PICTURED: Meghan with her boyfriend, David, who needed 124 units of blood to survive a motorcycle accident.

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Posted on January 18, 2008 01:24 PM

NEWARK MAN MAKES 200TH PLATELET DONATION- INDUCTED INTO NATIONAL BLOOD DONATION HALL OF FAME

PICTURED: Robert Bruner, left, poses with his family in front of the Blood Bank's Christiana Center.

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Posted on January 18, 2008 01:14 PM

Why Give Blood? - Here is just one story from a local hero.

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Posted on January 18, 2008 01:06 PM

"B+": An Inspirational Story about 14-Year-Old Andrew McDonough

Andrew, age 14, was proud to be a 'straight-A' student at Salesianum School. Andrew had charisma, a fun-loving personality, and an affectionate nature. He excelled at all sports, particularly soccer and baseball.

But on January 27, 2007, everything changed.

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Posted on January 18, 2008 11:42 AM

Blood Transfusions Help Infant Battle Potentially Fatal Liver Disease

At 2 months old, Gabrielle A. of Wilmington was diagnosed with a rare and potentially fatal liver disease. Each day, Gabrielle's skin and the whites of her eyes became more yellow. She was constantly scratching her skin because of the disease. She desperately needed a new liver.

PICTURED: Gabrielle, 18, with her parents Gabe and Eve at their Wilmington home.

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Posted on January 18, 2008 10:53 AM