Ann Burns, top left, has been in this position before. She has stood behind and held the hands of her granddaughter Brooks Turner several times when Turner donates blood. Each time the power of touch has overcome the fear of the needle.

Ben Hillyer | The Natchez Democrat — Turner, at right, tenses up right before the needle is inserted.

Ben Hillyer | The Natchez Democrat — One more time, Brooks Turner overcomes her fear of the needle to give blood at the Cathedral Blood Drive in the elementary school’s multi-purpose room Wednesday. Ann Burns plants a kiss on her grandaughter’s forehead after the needle has been placed in Turner’s arm.