The American Red Cross urges the public to join its lifesaving mission by giving blood or platelets this March in celebration of Red Cross Month. Donors of all blood types, especially type O, are urgently needed to help ensure blood is available for patients this spring.
Every day, thousands of patients depend on blood donations to help save their lives – patients like Heath Cornford who spent his first 217 days of life in the hospital. Born in February 2018 with an abnormal narrowing of the heart, Heath has undergone many complex surgeries – including a heart transplant – and required a number of blood transfusions.
“I can’t tell you how thankful we are for the lifesaving donations that saved our son,” said his mom, Mylinda Cornford. “Blood is something you can donate for free. You can make an impact, save a life and give back to your community.”
Heath recently celebrated his second birthday and is a thriving, energetic toddler.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities in Marshall County:
On Tuesday, March 3rd from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Ace Fitness, 700 West Jefferson Street in Plymouth.
Wednesday, March 11th from 11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. at the Bremen United Methodist Church, 302 Plymouth St in Bremen. On Sunday, March 15th from 1 p.m. – 7 p.m. at Culver Academies – McMillen Athletic Center, 1300 Academy Road in Culver.
Heroes of all blood types, especially type O, are urgently needed to provide hope and help for patients across the country. Make an appointment now by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)
