RED CROSS BLOOD WEST CHESTER PA FULL
The Red Cross is encouraging the community to give something that means something by donating blood or platelets before the holidays are in full swing. Platelets may be donated every seven days, up to 24 times a year. The entire process takes about two to three hours, and donors are encouraged to relax during the donation. “If my mother and father were still alive today, they would probably say our son is doing something meaningful with his life, he’s helping others,” Keller said.ĭuring a platelet donation, blood is collected by a device that separates platelets from whole blood and returns the remaining blood components back to the donor along with a saline solution. Trauma patients, those undergoing organ transplants and premature babies also regularly need platelets. Platelets – a key clotting component of blood often needed by cancer patients, surgical patients and bone marrow recipients – must be transfused within five days of donation, so donations are always needed. “I want to influence others to give who may be either scared or think they don’t have enough time in their schedule.”Įvery 30 seconds, someone in the U.S. “When my mother and father passed away after battling cancer, I decided to give platelets to help others who might benefit,” said Keller. “He is very focused on his job, but once you get to know him you quickly discover that he is a very caring individual who gives back with honor and deep sincerity for others.”īeing a platelet donor is so important to Keller that he has made a pledge to give regularly and wants to encourage new and previous donors to do so as well. “Kevin started out by giving whole blood with the Red Cross in 2014 and then later switched to donating platelets once he learned about the need and the donation requirements,” said April Ennis-Pierson, development director at Handi-Crafters, Inc. Handi-Crafters runs one of the largest employment and disability focused support service programs in Southeast Pennsylvania. Kevin’s employer, Handi-Crafters, Inc., has taken special notice of his commitment to helping save lives. resident, always has a contagious smile on his face and a funny comment to make everyone laugh. look forward to seeing Kevin Keller, who comes in to donate platelets every two to three weeks. All of the staff members at the American Red Cross Blood Donation Center in West Chester, Pa.
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