American Red Cross: Breast Cancer Survivor Regularly Gives Blood in Honor of Brother-in-Law and Late Sister

Story told by Cheary Shelim, Red Cross Volunteer.

“I have been a blood donor for many years but only recently began donating regularly,” shares Christine Hall of Sunset, SC. “My brother-in-law is going through chemo that affects his red blood cell count. He routinely requires blood transfusions. Because others volunteer so that he can get the blood he needs, I am giving so that others might benefit from receiving my blood.”

Christine is a breast cancer survivor who treasures her family. Her sister, Tricia, was also a breast cancer survivor for 12 years before she was diagnosed with leptomeningeal disease in November 2021. Christine and another sister moved closer to Tricia to help care for her. But Tricia’s husband, Pat, became her primary caregiver until she passed away only three months later. Pat and Tricia had been together since he was 15 and she was 14.

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