REPLENISHMENT DRIVE PLANNED FOR WOODLANDS GIRL, 12

Donors Can Help Ensure an Adequate Blood Supply for Patients Like Danielle Bacon

WHAT:
A blood drive is planned in honor of Danielle Bacon, 12, an active sixth-grader and cheerleader who began experiencing recurrent dizziness late last year. On Dec. 8, she was diagnosed with a Medulloblastoma tumor in her cerebellum. She underwent surgery to remove the tumor on Dec. 10 and is now undergoing radiation and chemotherapy to ensure the tumor does not return.

In hosting this drive with Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center, Woodlands Elite Cheer Company wishes to help replenish the blood supply and ensure blood is available for all patients when they need it.

WHEN:
Sunday, Feb. 14
12:30 to 6:30 p.m.

WHERE:
Woodlands Elite Cheer Company
1067 Pruitt Road
The Woodlands, Texas 77381

To schedule your donation, visit www.giveblood.org or call 1(888) 482-5663.

ABOUT US:
Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center is asking its donors to Commit for Life. It takes three simple steps: 1) Donate once per quarter; 2) allow The Blood Center to contact you; and 3) spread the word, encouraging others to Commit for Life.

The Blood Center is the primary supplier of blood components to more than 170 hospitals and health care facilities in a 26-county Texas Gulf Coast region.

Donors must be at least 17 years of age, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and be in good general health. Individuals who are 16 years old, at least 122 pounds, in good general health and have their parents’ consent also may donate. The donation process is simple, taking only about one hour.

Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center is a nonprofit, independent blood center that is not affiliated with the American Red Cross.