Gary began donating platelets with a goal of 25 units, the same amount Lisa had received. He gave what’s called triple platelets every three weeks. The process takes about two hours, ...

For Platelet Awareness Month, ... Trey Harrington, a patient diagnosed with Myelodysplastic Syndrome, said one unit of platelets could help save somebody’s life.

Someone in the United States needs platelets every 15 seconds, according to the American Red Cross, and you have those in your body right now. If you're looking for an easy way to help another ...

Since then, he has organized hundreds of blood drives, donated five gallons of whole blood, and more than 1,000 units of platelets across the country. He will be in Rhode Island on Tuesday.

The center is expected to collect 3,000 units of blood and more than 2,000 units of platelets from generous donors who roll up a sleeve to help save lives. Skip to content. All Sections.

KAPLAN, La. (KLFY) — For Platelet Awareness Month, Our Lady of Lourdes Blood Center is educating the community about the importance of platelet donors and the people who rely on those donations ...

Since then, he has organized hundreds of blood drives, donated five gallons of whole blood, and more than 1,000 units of platelets across the country. He will be in Rhode Island on Tuesday.