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THE MADISON COUNTY (GA) JOURNAL THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 17. 2016 — PAGE 11A
FLANIGAN EARNS EAGLE SCOUT HONORS
Dallas Flanigan was officially declared an Eagle Scout July 21. Flanigan lives
in Hull. An Eagle Scout Court of Honor Ceremony was held for Flanigan Nov. 5.
Red Cross issues emergency need for platelet
donations to help cancer, surgery patients
The American Red Cross has an emer
gency need for eligible donors to make an
appointment now to give platelets to ensure
critical patient needs are met.
Platelets, the clotting portion of blood
primarily given to cancer patients during
treatment, must be transfused within five
days of donation and, therefore, are always
in great demand.
“Cancer patients rely on platelet dona
tions. Chemotherapy drugs and radiation
used to treat cancer can affect the bone
marrow where platelets are produced,
and platelet transfusions help to prevent
life-threatening bleeding,” said Kristen
Stancil. external communications manager
of the Southern Blood Services Region.
“We refer to our generous platelet donors
as ‘Cancer Kickers’ because they help
patients kick cancer. Trauma patients, those
undergoing organ transplants and prema
ture babies also regularly need platelets.”
Seasonal colds and flu are currently pre
venting many regular donors from giving,
and the devastating impact of Hurricane
Matthew has disrupted donations in many
locations in the Southeast. Approximately
100 blood drives have been forced to can
cel resulting in more than 3,100 uncollect
ed blood and platelet donations. Healthy
donors are needed now to meet the needs
of patients at local hospitals as well as in
areas affected by the hurricane. While there
is an emergency need for platelets, donors
can also help by giving blood as there is an
urgent need for all blood types.
Jeff Hull’s wife, Jennifer, was diagnosed
with cancer last December and has received
multiple platelet transfusions. Though he
was a platelet donor prior to her illness.
Hull’s donations now have even more
significance. “Giving platelets may take a
few hours from your day, but it can add
years to the life of a cancer patient,” said
Hull. “It allowed my wife to be there for
our daughter’s first day of kindergarten. It’s
allowing my kids to help my wife celebrate
another birthday. Platelet donation has kept
my family whole.”
HOW TO DONATE
PLATELETS OR BLOOD
Simply download the American Red
Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcross-
blood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS
(1-800-733-2767) for more information
and to make an appointment.
During a platelet donation, blood is col
lected by a device that separates platelets
from whole blood and returns the remain
ing blood components back to the donor
along with a saline solution. The entire
process takes about two to three hours, and
donors are encouraged to relax during the
donation — videos, television and wireless
internet are available in some locations.
Platelets may be donated every seven days,
up to 24 times a year. Learn more about
platelet donations.
Donors can save time at their next dona
tion by using RapidPass to complete their
pre-donation reading and health history
questionnaire online, on the day of their
donation, prior to arriving for their dona
tion. To get started and learn more, visit
redcrossblood.org/RapidPass and follow
the instructions on the site.
PAYTON PRESENTS BOOK TO LIBRARY
Larry Payton presented his book, “Paytons/Peytons of Northeast Georgia,” earlier
this month at the Madison County Library. It will be available for reference in the
library’s heritage room. Payton is pictured with library director Jennifer Ivey.
ILA COLLECTS ITEMS FOR FOOD BANK
Ila Elementary School collected 1,016 items for the Madison County Food Bank
from Sept. 15 to Oct. 26. Pictured is Skyler Nash, who brought her share on a
daily basis.
Social submissions accepted
The Madison County Journal welcomes the submission of
social news events, including engagement, wedding and birth
announcements.
Here’s how to have your news published
Engagements: Photos and information may be submitted by
e-mail to zach@mainstreetnews.com or mailed to The Mad
ison County Journal. P.O. Box 658, Danielsville, GA 30633.
Photos may be color or black and white and if submitted by
e-mail should be the largest file size available and sent in a .tiff
or .jpg format. Submissions can include a written account of
the event or provide the essential information so a staff writer
can generate the story. All submissions should have contact
information of the sender. Submitted stories longer than 500
words may be shortened due to space limitations, and all sub
missions are subject to editing for style, grammar and length.
Weddings: Photos and information may be submitted by
e-mail to zach@mainstreetnews.com or mailed to The Mad
ison County Journal. P.O. Box 658, Danielsville, GA 30633.
Photos may be color or black and white and if submitted by
e-mail should be the largest file size available and sent in a .tiff
or .jpg format. Submissions can include a written account of
the event or provide the essential information so a staff writer
can generate the story. All submissions should have contact
information of the sender. Submitted stories longer than 500
words may be shortened due to space limitations, and all sub
missions are subject to editing for style, grammar and length.
Birth announcements: information may be submitted by
e-mail to news@mainstreetnews.com or mailed to The Mad
ison County Journal. P.O. Box 658, Danielsville, GA 30633.
In addition to the baby’s name, information should include the
weight and length of the child at birth and names and cities of
residence of the parents, grandparents and living great-grand
parents. All submissions should include contact information
of the sender.
Other social news: Copy and photographs of other social
events, including but not limited to major wedding anniver
saries (25th, 50th, etc.), class reunions, items from civic or
social clubs are also welcome and may be sent by e-mail to
zach@mainstreetnews.com or mailed to The Madison County
Journal, P.O. Box 658, Danielsville, GA 30633Photos may be
color or black and white and if submitted by e-mail should be
the largest file size available and sent in a .tiff or .jpg format.
Submissions can include a written account of the event or
provide the essential information so a staff writer can generate
the story. All submissions should have contact information of
the sender.
The Madison County Journal publishes relevant social news
free of charge.
MASTERBASTERS BBQ SPORTS BAR & GRILL
SUNDAY
BUFFET
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Fried Chicken ~ Ham
Cream Corn ~ Green Beans
Mashed Potatoes ~ Gravy
Cornbread ~ Rolls
CHECK OUT OUR
WEEKEND SPECIALS!
Regular menu items available daily
Pre-Order your Smoked Turkey or Hams
Before November 22 and Pick Up on November 23
HOURS OF OPERATION:
Thursday 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. -10 p.m.
Sunday 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. • Closed Monday thru Wednesday
706-420-0009
715 HWY 29 NORTH
Danielsville, Ga 30633