02/21/2024
Good afternoon everyone!
For those of you who we have not met personally, we are Team Autumn! We hope you are all having a wonderful, well-deserved weekend.
We are sending you this email today because we need your help. You have all been an important part of Autumn's cancer journey, and to commemorate the two-year mark since her diagnosis, we are running a Team Autumn Blood Drive from February 20th to the 26th.
**We are asking that you please come and participate, and share this poster/email with as many people as you know (Social Media post/story). We can always print out posters for you to put up at your place of work!**
Also, 2 days ago, after spending 9 days in the hospital following a radiation treatment, Autumn was brought into the hospital. After running a few tests, it was determined that she needed a blood transfusion as her platelet count was low. Unfortunately, Autumn was unable to receive the transfusion because...
.. there was NO blood available.
This is not something any child or parent should hear, especially a child who is living with cancer.
We are hoping that this blood drive will help boost blood levels and encourage more and more people to donate in Autumn's name.
To join the Team Autumn Partners for Life team at Canadian Blood Services, you can scan the QR code on the poster, or follow this website: https://myaccount.blood.ca/en/join-team/TEAM0103111
Our blood drive is from February 20-26, however, everyone can donate at any time in Autumn's name. Blood is needed at all times, and we never want to be in a position where Autumn (or any other child) cannot receive the blood they need to keep them alive.
On behalf of Autumn's family,
THANK YOU,
Team Autumn
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