Shorewood Family Thanks Donors At Milwaukee Bucks Blood Donation Drive

MILWAUKEE - A Shorewood family whose daughter summer from Von Willebrand Disease, a common blood disorder, reached out to say "thank you" to those who donated Thursday at the 17th annual Milwaukee Bucks Blood Drive at the BMO Harris Bradley Center.

According to Fox6, Katie Yost, the mother of seven-year-old Adelaide Yost, is a carrier for the disease and says it has caused her daughter a lot of bruising and bleeding and even landed her in the hospital a few years ago. Adelaide has to get several blood infusions each week, which wouldn't be possible without the help of donors.

The Bucks Blood Drive happened to coincide with the BloodCenter's recent announcement that it was in desperate need of all blood types. The center says they've received an overwhelming response to the shortage.

The BloodCenter needs upwards of 800 donors daily to keep up with the demand.

All who attempted to donate Thursday received two ticket vouchers good for an upcoming Bucks game.

For more information on blood donation and helping families like the Yosts, visit the BloodCenter of Wisconsin website.

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