William's Wish, a Greater Cincinnati community blood drive, kicked off October 7 as a way to inspire new blood donors to give and save countless lives through his wish.
William, an 18-year-old Fairfield High School senior, has been battling leukemia yet wants to use his illness to take the focus off him and give back to his community.
To give back, William is partnering with Make-A-Wish® Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana and Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati, to grant his wish and fulfill a heartfelt appeal of holding a month-long blood drive as a thank you to the community for all it has given him during his battle with leukemia. During treatment, William, of Liberty Township, realized how vital blood donations are to kids with critical illnesses like him. He hopes to inspire new blood donors to give and save countless lives through his wish.
"William selflessly chose a wish that will positively impact countless people, and we're so grateful to Hoxworth for helping make this community blood drive possible," said Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana President & CEO Stephanie McCormick. "William's wish really is a shining example of the power of a wish to transform lives and unite communities."
William's Wish will be a Greater Cincinnati blood drive that kicked off October 7 with an pep rally at Fairfield High School as part of the school's homecoming activities as well as a way to honor William.
Community members willing to donate blood or platelets can do so in his name at any of Hoxworth's seven neighborhood donor centers through October 31. Donors will have the opportunity to write inspirational messages at the donor centers, where they will be amassed and given to William as a present.
To donate blood or platelets in honor of William and to fulfil his wish, donors can schedule an appointment by calling 513-451-0910 or visiting hoxworth.org. Be sure to use the group code of C248 at the time of donation so it gets tracked for William's Wish.
