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Heart2Heart Cancer Care Ministry Blood Drive
Heart2Heart Cancer Care Ministry Bringing Holiday Cheers and Ringing in the New Year with a Red Cross Blood Drive
Heart2Heart Cancer Care Ministry will host a community blood drive with the American Red Cross on Saturday, January 8, 2022 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Odenton Library, 1325 Annapolis Road, Odenton, MD 21113 from 10:00am – 3:00pm.
For more information or to make an appointment to donate, call 410-446-2413 / email [email protected] or sign up online at redcrossblood.org with sponsor code macedoniaumc or call 1-800-REDCROSS (1-800-733-2767). Give a gift, get a gift.
“Hosting a blood drive coincides with Heart2Heart Cancer Care Ministry core values of giving back to the community,” said Cynthia Gipson, coordinator. “With a simple blood donation, we have the ability to help save the life of someone who could be a coworker, loved one or neighbor.”
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Blood is routinely transfused to patients with cancer and other diseases, premature babies, organ transplant recipients and trauma victims, according to the Red Cross.
“The short amount of time it takes to donate can mean a lifetime to a patient with a serious medical condition. We urge eligible donors to join us in the selfless act of giving blood.”
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Donors of all blood types are needed, especially those with types O negative, B negative and A negative. According to the Red Cross, type O negative is the universal blood type that can be safely transfused to anyone and is often used to treat trauma patients.
Heart2Heart Cancer Care Ministry will care for patients, caregivers, family, friends, or anyone who is impacted by cancer. We will address the spiritual, emotional, physical, and social needs of the person. It is an opportunity to share God's love, faith, and hope to those who feel hopeless because of cancer. No matter the outcome, we hope to help the person(s) to understand their path in life and their legacy.
"Heart2Heart Cancer Care Ministry” allows our body of Christ to care for those impacted by cancer. We use our Christian Love to bring hope to those in our community who are living with cancer. Your blood donation will help us to make life more bearable for a person living with cancer in the New Year.
