Photo feature: The gift of blood

Published 12:03 am Saturday, December 14, 2013

Brittney Lohmiller / The Natchez Democrat — LifeShare donor technician Shakayla Jackson, left,  checks Sarah Bullen's arm Friday during The Brody BeQuette Replacement Blood Drive outside of the Vidalia Walmart. Brody, 4, was diagnosed with a Neuroblastoma, a malignant cancerous tumor that develops from nerve tissue earlier this month. For each unit of blood that is donated on Brody's behalf, up to the amount that he uses, LifeShare will donate $10 per unit to either his hospital bills or directly to the BeQuette family. Bullen's son, Luke Bullen, is friends with Brody and attends Adams County Christian School with him.

Brittney Lohmiller / The Natchez Democrat — LifeShare donor technician Shakayla Jackson, left, checks Sarah Bullen’s arm Friday during The Brody BeQuette Replacement Blood Drive outside of the Vidalia Walmart. Brody, 4, was diagnosed with a Neuroblastoma, a malignant cancerous tumor that develops from nerve tissue earlier this month. For each unit of blood that is donated on Brody’s behalf, up to the amount that he uses, LifeShare will donate $10 per unit to either his hospital bills or directly to the BeQuette family. Bullen’s son, Luke Bullen, is friends with Brody and attends Adams County Christian School with him.

Brittney Lohmiller / The Natchez Democrat — Kylie Menard squeezes a tension ball during the donation process.

Brittney Lohmiller / The Natchez Democrat — Kylie Menard squeezes a tension ball during the donation process.