A Greater Cincinnati community blood drive called William’s Wish kicked off October 7 as a way to inspire new blood donations and save countless lives.
To give back, William is partnering with Make-A-Wish® Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana and Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati, to grant his wish and fulfill a heartfelt appeal of holding a blood drive as a thank you to the community for all it has given him during his battle with leukemia. During treatment, William realized how vital blood donations are to kids with critical illnesses like him.
William’s Wish kicked off October 7 with an 8:00AM pep rally. The event at Fairfield High School was part of the school’s homecoming activities and a way to honor William.
Through the end of the year, community members willing to donate blood or platelets can do so in William’s name at any of Hoxworth’s seven neighborhood donor centers. Schedule appointments by calling 513-451-0910 or by visiting hoxworth.com. Be sure to use the group code of C248 at the time of donation so it gets tracked for William’s Wish. Donors will have the opportunity to write inspirational messages at the donor centers where they will be amassed and given to William as a present.
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