Blood transfusions are life-saving in many situations, to persons of all ages. This really hit home recently when our 10 year old grand-niece Sydney was diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia. She was immediately started on chemo and within a few weeks she needed a blood transfusion, then another a week later. Like so many cancer patients on chemo, Sydney will likely need many more blood transfusions before she’s cured of leukemia.
#SleevesUpForSydney is a virtual blood drive in Sydney’s honor. Anyone can donate as long as they are over 110 lbs and at least 17 years old – there’s no upper age limit. It’s possible to donate to this drive from anywhere in the country, which will help assure a supply of blood when needed by Sydney or anyone else. Please consider donating blood, and thank you for your life-saving gift!
Challenge your friends (or anyone for that matter) to a friendly competition! Who will win the battle to do the most social good for your community?
Put your virtual blood drive campaign against one or even multiple other campaigns to see who can recruit more blood donors for the American Red Cross.
