A Sweet Opportunity to Give Blood and Save Lives

February 17, 2012 – 8:22 am

A Sweet Opportunity to Give Blood and Save Lives

Part Four

Join Me and Mine Magazine readers from February 14 – 17, 2012 at BloodSource in Yuba City (1290 Stabler Lane, Suite 830) to donate blood, give a gift from your heart, save lives and get a sweet treat, too from Bella’s Confections. This is the fourth in a series sharing BloodSource stories and facts about donating blood. Thomas and Elijah Suarez are blood recipients.

Blood donors help patients like Thomas and Elijah Suarez who were born prematurely. Thomas and Elijah Suarez were only two and a half pounds at birth and spent their first two months in the hospital. They received transfusions of red blood cells from generous blood donors, helping them to get stronger and join their big brother at home. Thomas and Elijah are almost five years old, happy and healthy. The boys’ parents say, “Thank you so much to blood donors who helped our family. It means the world to us.”

                           

Me and Mine Magazine invites blood donors to save lives by donating blood at the BloodSource Donor Center located at 1290 Stabler Lane, Suite 830, in Yuba City from February 14 – 17, 2012. Donor Center blood drive participants will receive a sweet treat from Bella’s Confections – Bella’s Bites, four pieces of fudge. BloodSource donor center hours are located online . Schedule your appointment online or call 866.822.5663 to make your appointment now. Appointments appreciated, walk-ins welcome.

Marrow Registry

Individuals between the ages of 18 and 60 years can join Be the Match marrow registry at no cost (BloodSource pays the fee) which involves meeting health guidelines, a good faith commitment to donate to anyone in need, paperwork and a swab of the inside of the check. Learn more about marrow donation here.

Look forward to more inspiring stories like Thomas’ and Elijah’s this week at Me and Mine Magazine.

Together, we do save lives.

Blood Donation FAQ

Just three teaspoons of blood can save a baby’s life.

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A Sweet Opportunity to Give Blood and Save Lives

February 13, 2012 – 11:47 am

A Sweet Opportunity to Give Blood and Save Lives

Part Three

Join Me and Mine Magazine readers from February 14 – 17, 2012 at BloodSource in Yuba City (1290 Stabler Lane, Suite 830) to donate blood, give a gift from your heart, save lives and get a sweet treat, too from Bella’s Confections. This is the third in a series of stories sharing BloodSource stories and facts about donating blood. Kevin Heberlein is a blood recipient.

Blood donors help patients like Kevin Heberlein.  Kevin and his wife Kaci are parents to three young boys – Aaron, Zachary and Micah. Kevin had just wanted to have some fun and met some other off-road motorcycle to ride the trails. As he rounded a curve, Kevin flew off his dirt bike. “At first, I couldn’t even ‘unfold’ myself to stand up,” says a serious Kevin a few years after the accident. “It wasn’t until later I found out I had broken my back.”

Amazingly, Kevin got himself to a standing position then talked another rider into taking him back to his truck…on a dirt bike! “The adrenaline and shock kept me from feeling too much pain,” shares Kevin. After calling his wife, Kaci, and telling her he had “pulled a muscle” the pain started to kick in. Kaci insisted he stop at the hospital. Barely able to sit in a wheelchair brought out to help him into the emergency room, Kevin soon learned why. A CAT scan revealed he had broken his back. “It’s a miracle you aren’t paralyzed!” scolded the nurse who told him he should have arrived at the hospital on a Life Flight helicopter. Kevin would spend almost eight hours in surgery where he needed many, many units of blood as permanent titanium appliances were put into place.

Blood donation is now a family affair for Kevin and Kaci who have had “date nights” at the blood center before going out to dinner. They also encourage friends and family members to donate.

 

Kevin, a healthy blood donor in 2012

Me and Mine Magazine invites blood donors to save lives by donating blood at the BloodSource Donor Center located at 1290 Stabler Lane, Suite 830, in Yuba City from February 14 – 17, 2012. Donor Center blood drive participants will receive a sweet treat from Bella’s Confections – Bella’s Bites, four pieces of fudge. BloodSource donor center hours are located online . Schedule your appointment online or call 866.822.5663 to make your appointment now. Appointments appreciated, walk-ins welcome.

Marrow Registry

Individuals between the ages of 18 and 60 years can join Be the Match marrow registry at no cost (BloodSource pays the fee) which involves meeting health guidelines, a good faith commitment to donate to anyone in need, paperwork and a swab of the inside of the check. Learn more about marrow donation here.

Look forward to more inspiring stories like Kevin’s this week at Me and Mine Magazine.

Together, we do save lives.

 

Blood Donation FAQ

17 million units of blood were needed by patients in the United States in 2009

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A Sweet Opportunity to Give Blood and Save Lives

February 11, 2012 – 10:12 am

 

A Sweet Opportunity to Give Blood and Save Lives

Part Two

Join Me and Mine Magazine readers from February 14 – 17, 2012 at BloodSource in Yuba City (1290 Stabler Lane, Suite 830) to donate blood, give a gift from your heart, save lives and get a sweet treat, too from Bella’s Confections. This is the second in a series of stories sharing BloodSource stories and facts about donating blood. Tony Bierwirth is a blood and marrow recipient.

Blood donors help patients like Tony Bierwirth who was diagnosed with a rare blood disease at just seven months old. Although initial treatment looked successful, at two years old the disease roared back and Tony’s parents, Kasey and Dennis, were told Tony’s only hope was a bone marrow transplant. Tony would receive countless units of blood as he endured chemotherapy, infections, side effects and more as he waited for a potential match. Enter Eric Laub from Pennsylvania who had signed onto the national marrow registry about ten years earlier. He would be a perfect match for Tony and Tony received his transplant – and many more blood products – in December of 2007. Tony recently met Eric at BloodSource, celebrating four years since his transplant. He is now a happy healthy first-grader who enjoys playing with his friends and siblings. Tony’s family is forever grateful to blood donors.

Tony during his 2007 -08 transplant journey

 

Tony with marrow donor Eric Laub January 2012

Together, we do save lives

Me and Mine Magazine invites blood donors to save lives by donating blood at the BloodSource Donor Center located at 1290 Stabler Lane, Suite 830, in Yuba City from February 14 – 17, 2012. Donor Center blood drive participants will receive a sweet treat from Bella’s Confections – Bella’s Bites, four pieces of fudge. BloodSource donor center hours are located online . Schedule your appointment online or call 866.822.5663 to make your appointment now. Appointments appreciated, walk-ins welcome.

Look forward to more inspiring stories like Tony’s this week at Me and Mine Magazine.

Together, we do save lives.

 

Marrow Registry FAQs

About 10,000 people will be diagnosed this year with diseases, like leukemia, for which a marrow transplant is potentially curative. The chance of finding a marrow match in one’s family is about 30%. Others must search the national marrow registry in hopes of finding a match. Marrow recipients like Tony often receive many units of blood.

Individuals between the ages of 18 and 60 years can join Be the Match marrow registry at no cost (BloodSource pays the fee) which involves meeting health guidelines, a good faith commitment to donate to anyone in need, paperwork and a swab of the inside of the check. Learn more about marrow donation here.

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A Sweet Opportunity to Give Blood and Save Lives

February 8, 2012 – 9:21 am

A Sweet Opportunity to Give Blood and Save Lives

Part One

Join Me and Mine Magazine readers from February 14 – 17, 2012 at BloodSource in Yuba City (1290 Stabler Lane, Suite 830) to donate blood, give a gift from your heart, save lives and get a sweet treat, too from Bella’s Confections. This is the first of a series sharing BloodSource stories and blood donation facts.

BloodSource, not-for-profit, since 1948, provides blood and services to over 40 hospitals from Vallejo east to Lake Tahoe, and from Merced north to the Oregon border. Each day, BloodSource tried to collect 700 blood donations from generous donors to meet patient needs close to home and at times, across the country. There is no artificial substitute for blood and the need respects no demographic, whether gender, age, race, geographic location or socioeconomic status.  Less than 40% of people are eligible to donate blood on any given day and less than 10% actually give – with over 17 million units of blood used by patients  last year, the need for education about this critical community health is more important than ever.

February is the perfect time to learn about blood donation and make it a regular part of your community giving since it’s a month that celebrates hearts, love, and giving beyond self. With each blood donation helping up to three patients, your volunteer blood donation gives families more time together. There are many options to blood donation including whole blood donation (a familiar option for those who donate on bloodmobiles or at business blood drives) and automated donations that take place on modern and safe equipment, collecting platelets, plasma and red blood cells. Since not everyone is able to donate every blood product, you can learn more about what you are eligible to give by asking BloodSource staff during the Me and Magazine BloodSource Donor Center blood drive.

Blood donors help patients like Brennah Payne who is now 14 years old and encourages others to donate blood with a heartfelt message that proclaims “It’s Sweet to Give Blood” and advice on how to be brave when donating! Brennah was just seven years old when she was in a terrible car accident. Asleep in the back seat with the seat belt across her waist, Brennah had no idea what was in store. Brennah and her older sister were both hurt. A helicopter would arrive to fly them Enloe Hospital in Chico, CA where Brennah had her first surgery and first blood transfusions before being transferred to Lucille Packard Children’s Hospital in Palo Alto. All in all, it would take nine surgeries to repair the damage caused to Brennah’s mid-section by the crash and involve many, many units of blood.

 

Me and Mine Magazine invites blood donors to save lives by donating blood at the BloodSource Donor Center located at 1290 Stabler Lane, Suite 830, in Yuba City from February 14 – 17, 2012. Donor Center blood drive participants will receive a sweet treat from Bella’s Confections – Bella’s Bites, four pieces of fudge. BloodSource donor center hours are located online . Schedule your appointment online or call 866.822.5663 to make your appointment now. Appointments appreciated, walk-ins welcome.

Look forward to more inspiring stories like Brennah’s  this week at Me and Mine Magazine.

Together, we do save lives.

Blood Donation FAQ

A motor vehicle accident involving multiple vehicles and individuals with severe injuries can create the need for over fifty units of blood, depending on the severity of the injuries. Blood Type O negative is often needed in cases like these when patients have an immediate need for blood. Every blood type is needed every day.

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Superbowl Snacks

January 31, 2012 – 7:36 am

Even if your team didn’t make it to Texas for the big game, the Super Bowl is cause for spirited celebration…

Tackle the what-to-serve with these all-star snacks.

The Perfect Bite Co.’s Applewood Bacon and Cheddar Gourmet Miniature Burgers

Don’t be fooled by the size of these sliders. They may be small, but they’re big on flavor, thanks to slabs of smoky bacon and tangy Cheddar.

To buy: $15 for a 10-ounce package (12 burgers), at supermarkets

Wholly Guacamole Double Dip

Forget about waiting for that avocado to ripen—just pop the top on this refrigerated container and start scooping up the delectable combo of fresh, cilantro-flecked guacamole and spicy tomato salsa.

To buy: $5 for a 16-ounce tub, at supermarkets.

Bell & Evans Fully-Cooked Buffalo Style Chicken Wings

Why fumble with a fryer? Five minutes and a microwave are all you need to produce a heaping plate of meaty wings with just the right amount of heat, crunch, and zesty sauce.

To buy: $7 for a 16-ounce box (about 15 wings), at natural food markets and some supermarkets.

Let’s Be Frank Pork Bratwurst

A West Coast favorite, these antibiotic- and hormone-free links are juicy and flavorful (think marjoram and garlic) with the perfect amount of snap.

To buy: $7.50 for a 12-ounce package (4 bratwursts), letsbefrankdogs.com.

Must have….Casa Carlos Chips&Salsa!

A local favorite for over 35 years!! Casa & gang has celebrated many super bowls…may be you want to skip the work and let Casa do the work..check out the delicioso appetizers!!

Kettle Brand Fully Loaded Baked Potato Chips

Inspired by customers who told the company they love to pile on toppers at baked potato bars, these boldly flavored chips are loaded with tangy Cheddar cheese, onion, sour cream, and garlic.

To buy: $4 for one 9-ounce bag, at grocery stores.

Glad Corn

Though they look like misshapen half-popped corn kernels, this low-fat, high-fiber alternative to salted peanuts has an addictively satisfying crunch.

To buy: $4 for one 12-ounce bag, at natural food stores.

Kim and Scott’s Cheddar Jalapeño Gourmet Pretzels  

Stuffed with gooey Cheddar cheese and spicy jalapeños, these soft pretzels are a big step above the stadium version―and they still taste great with beer.

To buy: $5 for four, at select grocery stores.

Share your favorite Football Food…!!!

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