Blog of Bloodworks Northwest



For One Platelet Donor, Cancer Closes the Loop

Parts of the blood donation process are predictable: Cushy chair, poke, wrap, snack. But what happens next can seem like a mystery. Bloodworks donor and volunteer

October 10, 2017 10:30am

 

First Person: My Life With Sickle Cell Disease

Most college students’ biggest worry is their upcoming test or weekend plans. For Washington State University student Laelah Ndifon, it’s how quickly she can get to

September 13, 2017 11:47am

 

Despite Harvey, Donor Perseveres to Save Child’s Life

When Melissa Hernandez learned a child with leukemia urgently needed her stem cell donation, she immediately booked a flight to Houston, Texas—home to the closest hospital

August 30, 2017 9:32am

 

Meet a Blood Donation All-Star

John-Paul Europa likes to joke about his sports aptitude as a kid. “I won the ‘Most Inspirational’ award many times as a youth, which is code

August 24, 2017 1:47pm

 

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