Darrian Martin had only 21 years to live, but her family and friends say she made the most of her time â in fact, she was just starting to figure herself out and was pursuing her passions.
Darrian was killed last month when the off-road vehicle she was driving was struck by a semi at the end of her driveway in Lemoore. First responders did everything possible and over 50 units of blood were used to save her. And while she didnât make it, those who knew her best said she was still with them, and always will be.
In the family living room filled with Darrian s parents, grandparents, close friends and other family, everyone recalled Darrian, along with the patchwork of interests and quirks that helped to make her who she was. It was a room full of tears and laughter at the memories.
Central California Blood Center asking for blood donations to assist Texas winter storm victims
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FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) While the winter storms continue to impact millions throughout Texas, the Central Valley is aiming to help.
The Central California Blood Center says the need for blood has quickly grown. Officials added that the Central Valley is critically low in blood donations and needs more in order to send units to Texas. As we look to support our blood banking partners across the nation, we re relying on the support from our Valley residents, says Christopher Staub, President and CEO of the Central California Blood Center.
Holiday blood drive happening this week at Clovis Rodeo Hall
You can take part in a week-long blood drive and help save lives this holiday season.
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FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) You can take part in a week-long blood drive and help save lives this holiday season.
The Fresno County Sheriff s Office is teaming up with the Central California Blood Center to put on the Holiday Heroes Drive at the Clovis Rodeo Hall this week.
You can make a donation each day from 1 pm to 6 pm through this Friday, December 18.
Organizers say donations are especially crucial during the holiday season when most of their blood banks run low.
Valley hospitals need recovered COVID-19 patients to donate plasma
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People who have recovered from COVID-19 are encouraged to donate plasma at the Central California Blood Center.
If you have tested positive for the virus, go to the Central California Blood Center website to fill out a pre-screening form. Officials will contact you to see if you are a match with the person receiving the plasma. As cases rise, more and more people in the hospital are benefiting from plasma that is donated from people who recovered. And the idea there is that if you recovered from COVID-19 you have in your plasma some antibodies that can help someone else recover more quickly, said Ersilia Lacaze, director of marketing for Central California Blood Center.