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Updated: 12:17 AM Jun 26, 2009
Blood Donors Share Their Stories
When it comes to donating blood, most people give from the heart and that was definitely the case at WSAZ’s Donorama 2009 on Thursday.
Posted: 9:05 PM Jun 25, 2009Reporter: Randy Yohe Email Address: randy.yohe@wsaz.com |
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HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- When it comes to donating blood, most people give from the heart and that was definitely the case at WSAZ’s Donorama 2009 on Thursday.
Kerry Tutt, a Donorama regular, has given blood more than 100 times.
“My father died of cancer, so this is a way for me to give back,” Tutt said.
The local Red Cross folks say the summertime is a key time when it comes to a real need for blood.
“There are more accidents and the students are not in school to give blood, said Susie Wade.
Wade counts on people like Garry Woody, a multi-gallon giver.
The Red Cross says a donor can give every 56 days. Woody says he gives every 56 days.
“To save lives, people need operations. I had a friend with cancer, without blood he would have perished,” Woody said.
Dozens of people showed up for WSAZ’s Donorama 2009, which took place in both Huntington and Charleston.
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Posted by: CONCERNED
on Jun 26, 2009 at 03:27 PM
blood shortage is low, so please give blood, someday you might need some, or know someone that will need some blood products. As a non profit organization, the red cross is making money and trying to cut wages for its employees. they have worked without a contract since middle of April, we are under paid as it is, but now they want to make cuts to hurt the hard working people that bring the blood to our customers, please let everyone know how red Cross treats thier employees and let your congressmen know how you feel
Posted by: Bill
on Jun 26, 2009 at 01:38 PM
I've been donating blood for many years. In fact, I donated my 100th pint in May.
Posted by: Voter
on Jun 26, 2009 at 01:19 PM
Hey Grammar Police, why don't you quit picking on WSAZ for their spelling and go donate a pint of blood.
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