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Blood donors needed to help cancer patients

Blood donors are needed every day to support patients undergoing a wide range of medical treatments. During Blood Cancer Awareness Month in September, nonprofit blood provider Vitalant is highlighting the need for blood donors to meet all patients’ needs, including those with blood ...

Blood transfusions help Cecil Township child in cancer battle

Two years ago, Allyson Culp took her son to the emergency room for what she believed was a bad case of pneumonia. However, it turned out to be much more severe. Parker Culp had been diagnosed with stage IV nephroblastoma, a rare kidney cancer, at the age of 3. “Obviously, that is your ...

Blood drive started by Peters Township woman continues for ninth year

After Nancy Tray’s newborn daughter needed dozens of blood transfusions, she has been dedicated to paying it forward. The day before Thanksgiving, Tray will host the ninth annual Maddalena Tray Blood Drive, named for her daughter, at the Peters Township Public Library. Maddalena was born ...