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January 31, 2026 - Bridge the Gap Blood Drive! January 29, 2026 - Dine to Donate Hot Box Pizza!
Sign up here: https://donateblood.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/11629667
He tried to give blood but couldn’t. Not because he is scared of needles (trust me, he’s used to them). But because he is a blood cancer survivor. The rules say he can’t donate.
Here’s the irony: He never actually needed blood during his treatment. But his cousin, Adam, did.
They battled blood cancers at the same time. While Joey skated by without transfusions, his cousin needed them constantly. Aunt Alison lost count of how many bags of blood it took to keep Adam safe.
We know it was strangers’ blood that helped save Adam’s life. 
We are hosting this blood drive, wanting to "refill the bank." We want to give back what our family borrowed. We want to support not only blood cancer patients, but anyone who needs blood.
So, Joey is looking for some teammates.
Since Adam and he can’t donate, they need you to take their spots. They need you to be the one who helps the next family that’s fighting this battle.
Their blood is retired. Yours is needed. Please join us on January 31- sign up between 8am and 4pm at the link above.
Perspective
Sometimes an action takes on such a different meaning than what is intended.I “unpinned” our story (which was really just the beginning of our story anyway) from the top of our Facebook page. I put it in the “Story” section. I wanted the focus to be on the NOW. This action physically changed my state…
Resources
Newly diagnosed or looking for facts?
Here are some links to get you started.
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A Kid Again
A Kid Again is dedicated to providing hope, happiness and healing for families raising children who are living with a life-threatening illness through family "adventures and shared experiences".
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Blood Cancer United (formerly The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society)
If you or a loved one is battling a blood cancer or lymphoma, Blood Cancer United is the place to go for information, help, and advocacy.
"Cancer is a heck of an opponent. It's a bully. But we aren't afraid of a fight. It's elusive. But our focus never fades. It's deadly. But we are known cancer killers. Since 1949, we've pioneered groundbreaking research that leads us to believe we will find the cures for cancer in our blood. Beating Cancer is in our blood." ~ Blood Cancer United.
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Momcology
Momcology® is a national community-based support organization, backed by a professional medical advisory board, directly serving caregivers of children with cancer through facilitated peer support programs, health awareness, information distribution, partnerships with pediatric cancer treatment centers, and engagement in research, projects and programs that address the ongoing needs of families affected by pediatric cancer from diagnosis, through treatment and into survivorship or bereavement care.
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Coalition Against Childhood Cancer
Coalition Against Childhood Cancer (CAC2) is a collaborative network of nonprofits, corporations, and individuals from 36 states and five countries, supporting and serving the childhood cancer community. CAC2 members effectively advance a variety of childhood cancer causes by unifying their efforts.
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