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Lifestream Newsletter Winter 2012
Blood Bank member Joe McDonough has become one of only 13 people in the world to be inducted into the 2011 Fenwal Blood Donation Hall of Fame. Inductees, who span the globe from Canada to China, were chosen based on their demonstrated commitment to and passion for donating blood.
Delaware Woman Needs Blood Transfusions While Battling Cancer
Anita Hunter of Newark, Delaware gave blood every 56 days for many years and has saved hundreds of lives. Now, she says blood donors have returned the favor.
Anita was diagnosed in January of 2010 with colorectal cancer. After surgery to remove part of her colon, chemotherapy and radiation, doctors told her tests were clear. However, about a year later, her carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) levels spiked, which are markers for colon cancer. She needed another surgery to remove half of her liver and her gallbladder. At that time, she received a transfusion of three units of blood.
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VIDEO OF 14TH ANNUAL BEACH BLANKET BLOOD DRIVE
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Delaware Man Engaged to be Married Needs Emergency Surgery, Transfusions to Survive
Kevin Cottman's twin brother, Eric (shown above at Eric's wedding), needed surgery a few years ago to remove a large benign tumor. During that surgery, a main artery was severed and Eric started bleeding internally.
"He needed 27 pints of blood pumped into his body to survive. There's no question that my brother is alive today because of the generosity of those 27 strangers who took the time to give blood," said Kevin. "Eric was engaged to Nicole before he went into surgery, so not only did the blood save his life, but it had a huge effect on two families. It brought everyone together."
VIDEO OF BLOOD BANK MLK DAY CELEBRATION
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Delaware's MLK Blood Drive Culminates with a Recognition Event Monday at the Christiana Blood Bank of Delmarva
NEW CASTLE (Jan. 10, 2012) - AmeriCorps Delaware, Volunteer Delaware and the Blood Bank of Delmarva will commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day by celebrating the first statewide hero blood drive during a reception and recognition ceremony at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 16, at the Christiana Blood Bank of Delmarva.
Tony Allen, communications executive for Bank of America's Consumer and Small Business Bank, will give the keynote address. The Rev. John Moore, a Blood Bank of Delmarva board member and assistant director of the United Way Delaware, will offer a selected recitation from Dr. King's "Drum Major Instinct" speech.
BLOOD BANK OF DELMARVA CELEBRATES THE POWER OF LIFESAVING BLOOD DONATIONS DURING NATIONAL BLOOD DONOR MONTH THIS JANUARY
Organization recognizes more than 50,000 people who provided 77,368 blood donations last year
BLOOD BANK OF DELMARVA TO HOST 14TH ANNUAL BEACH BLANKET BLOOD DRIVE JANUARY 24 & 25 AT THE OCEAN CITY CONVENTION CENTER
Coastal Association of Realtors and the Town of Ocean City Sponsor the Largest Blood Drive on the Lower Shore
What Type of Hero Are You? State Programs and Blood Bank of Delmarva Coordinate Weeklong Blood Drive to Honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
NEW CASTLE (Dec. 27, 2011) - In tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy of service, AmeriCorps Delaware, VolunteerDelaware.org and the Blood Bank of Delmarva are collaborating on the first statewide hero blood drive beginning Jan. 9 and ending on the national holiday in Dr. King's name, Jan. 16.
Delaware residents are urged to make an appointment now to donate blood during that week. The blood drive's slogan, "What Type of Hero Are You?" is derived from these words from Dr. King, "Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?" Because one pint of blood can save up to three lives, one of the answers clearly is: Donating blood.
NEW VIDEO FOR 2011 CAA BLOOD CHALLENGE
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University of Delaware Recaptures CAA Blood Challenge Title After Hosting State's Largest Blood Drive Ever
UD wins the lifesaving competition for the first time since 2005
PICTURES OF THE CAA BLOOD CHALLENGE
View photos from the 2011 CAA Blood Challenge.
How Blood Donors Saved My Life
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High School Blood Drive Video - 2011
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University of Delaware Hosts State's Biggest Blood Drive Ever
More than 1,350 blood donors registered in historic 10th annual CAA Blood Challenge
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WILMINGTON MAN TO BE INDUCTED INTO WORLDWIDE BLOOD DONATION HALL OF FAME
Joe McDonough gets prestigious honor after turning a tragic loss into a mission to help others
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1,400 BLOOD DONORS NEEDED AT UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE ON NOVEMBER 16
UD hosts region's largest one-day blood drive for 10th annual CAA Blood Challenge
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Peter Klosiewicz Named Executive Director of Human Resources
Newark, DE - Peter Klosiewicz has been named Executive Director of Human Resources for Blood Bank of Delmarva. Peter will provide day-to-day management of the HR department, as well as support and collaborate with others on achieving the Blood Bank's strategic mission. He will also provide insight and content to Blood Bank leaders.
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It's time for the 10th annual CAA Blood Challenge!
DARE TO DONATE!
Calling all University of Delaware students, staff members, alumni, friends, and EVERYONE ELSE who gives blood and save lives... you're help is needed!
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STUDENTS TO BE HONORED FOR SAVING UP TO 23,000 LIVES DURING SCHOOL YEAR
Record-breaking number of blood donations collected during 2010-2011 season
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- Delaware Woman Needs Blood Transfusions While Battling Cancer
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- VIDEO OF BLOOD BANK MLK DAY CELEBRATION
- Delaware's MLK Blood Drive Culminates with a Recognition Event Monday at the Christiana Blood Bank of Delmarva
- BLOOD BANK OF DELMARVA CELEBRATES THE POWER OF LIFESAVING BLOOD DONATIONS DURING NATIONAL BLOOD DONOR MONTH THIS JANUARY
- BLOOD BANK OF DELMARVA TO HOST 14TH ANNUAL BEACH BLANKET BLOOD DRIVE JANUARY 24 & 25 AT THE OCEAN CITY CONVENTION CENTER
- What Type of Hero Are You? State Programs and Blood Bank of Delmarva Coordinate Weeklong Blood Drive to Honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
- NEW VIDEO FOR 2011 CAA BLOOD CHALLENGE
