GIVE BLOOD AND SAVE A CHILD’S LIFE

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GIVE BLOOD AND SAVE A CHILD’S LIFE

Isabella Santos Foundation to partner with OneBlood for community blood drive

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (March 2, 2020) — The Isabella Santos Foundation (ISF) is teaming up with OneBlood on March 7-9th, to host blood drives throughout the Charlotte area on what would have been Isabella’s 15th birthday to honor her life and legacy. Isabella Santos passed away at age seven from a five-year battle with neuroblastoma, a rare type of pediatric cancer. During her treatment, she received numerous blood and platelet transfusions. “OneBlood has been an incredible partner and supporter throughout Isabella’s cancer journey and with our efforts to carry on her legacy to impact the lives of children with cancer,” says Erin Santos, executive director and president of the Isabella Santos Foundation. “We hope you will join us to help honor Isabella’s life and legacy bringing in a record number of blood units for our community over these several days.”

This will be the Isabella Santos Foundation’s largest blood drive yet with locations and mobile units across the city. For every confirmed donation, OneBlood will generously donate $10 back to ISF.  

“We have long valued our relationship with the Isabella Santos Foundation, which is the spirit and manifestation of Isabella’s legacy of community support and caring,” said Martin Grable, Executive Vice President, Corporate Development at OneBlood. “It is very rewarding to partner with such a passionate and highly successful group of people dedicated to raising awareness of rare childhood cancers. We encourage the public to make a difference by rolling up their sleeves and giving blood in memory of Isabella [Santos] and to save local lives.”

Check out the full list of March 7-9 donation locations and times below: 

Isabella Santos Center in Ballantyne

12239 N. Community House Road

Saturday & Sunday, 7:30 am to 5:00 pm

Monday, 10:00 am to 8:00 pm

Charlotte Center

4447 South Blvd

Saturday & Sunday, 7:30 am to 5:00 pm

Monday, 10 am to 8:00 pm

OneBlood’s Big Red Bus Mobile Units

Isabella Santos Center

12239 N. Community House, Charlotte

Saturday, 8:00 am – 3 pm

Stonecrest /Jersey Mike’s

7716 Rea Road, Charlotte

Saturday & Sunday, 12 pm to 5 pm

OrthoCarolina

1915 Randolph Rd, Charlotte

Monday, 9:00 am to 4 pm

NoDa Brewing

2921 N. Tryon St

Sunday, 12 am to 5 pm

Appointments can be made here.

To view the ISF Blood Drive social share kit, click here.

About Isabella Santos Foundation

The Isabella Santos Foundation (ISF) is a 501(c)3 childhood cancer foundation dedicated to raising funds for research for rare pediatric cancers, and charities that directly impact the lives of children with cancer. ISF was founded in honor of Isabella Santos from Charlotte, N.C. who lost her battle against neuroblastoma. ISF is committed to improving rare pediatric cancer treatment options in an effort to increase the survival rate of kids with cancer so they can live their dreams. ISF has donated nearly $4 million to date to expand the scope of pediatric cancer research and treatment, and to fill various needs surrounding childhood cancers. For more information, visit www.isabellasantosfoundation.org or connect with ISF on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.

About OneBlood

OneBlood is the local nonprofit, community-based blood center and the primary blood supplier to the region’s hospitals. OneBlood collects blood and blood products from volunteer donors in the community to return to the community at the lowest possible cost consistent with the highest possible standards. OneBlood is a member of America’s Blood Centers, North America’s largest network of community-based, independent blood centers that provide more than 50 percent of the nation’s blood supply. For more information on hosting a blood drive or donating blood in your area, click here. Connect with OneBlood on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. 

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It’s Isabella’s Birthday Month

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Isabella Santos, 2005-2012

It’s March, Isabella’s birthday month!  On behalf of a little girl who should have been 15, thank you for supporting her foundation.  Thank you for helping us continue her legacy and make an impact on other kids fighting cancer. It’s March Madness around here, we have something going on all month long to help celebrate our founder.  We hope you will join us in one of the many ways during March. And don’t forget to help us share on our social channels!

Donate & Help us Fund A Wish

It’s our 3rd annual Isabella’s Birthday Wish Fundraiser and we can’t think of a better gift than to honor another child’s wish on what would have been Isabella’s 15th birthday in the month of March. 

We are excited for one of our cancer warriors, as she heads to Disney World to meet Minnie!  Brinn Andrew, 2 ½ years old, is coming to the end of her neuroblastoma treatment plan and continues to thrive. What better way to celebrate than to head to Disney with her family!

If Isabella were here today, we know it would be her wish to pass this experience on to another cancer fighter. Make-A-Wish granted Isabella her wish to go to Disney and gave her the most joyful days of her life. Help us do the same for a kid like Isabella and Brinn.

Donations of all values will allow us to collectively reach our $6,000 fundraising goal and will be gifted to the Make-A-Wish foundation to go towards a child’s wish. Donate

Schedule Blood Donation Appointment With ONEBLOOD, MARCH 7-9

This is our annual gift of life that we are so proud to be a part of. This year, our blood drive will run three days and in multiple locations, making this our biggest one to date!  As a thank you, OneBlood will make a $10 donation to ISF for each confirmed blood donor! It’s a win-win… saving local lives and raising funds for pediatric cancer! Check locations, times and appointments and make your appointment.

Eat Jersey Mike’s Subs All Month Long

March is the 10th annual Jersey Mike’s Subs Month of Giving. Make sure you mark your calendars for Wednesday, March 25th for Day of Giving when 100% of sales are donated to ISF and pediatric cancer. Schedule lunch with a friend, pre-order lunch for your office… every sub counts!  Since 2018 the greater Charlotte area Jersey Mike’s Subs have donated over $300,000 to ISF! Details, March coupons & 43 greater Charlotte area participating locations.

Create a Facebook Fundraiser

You can help celebrate Isabella by setting up a Facebook fundraiser in her honor.  Have a birthday this month? Set up a fundraiser. Or simply set one up in honor of Isabella’s birthday!  Set up Facebook Fundraiser.

Order Sweet’s Elderberry Syrup During Sweetgiving, March 1-7

Sweet’s Syrup’s  annual outreach in celebration of their company’s birthday is the first week of March.  During this week, March 1- 7, 20% of Sweet’s Syrup sales will be donated to ISF. Visit Sweet’s online store and purchase their elderberry syrup.

PROVIDENCE PLASTIC SURGERY BOTOX CHARITY EVENT, MARCH 30-APRIL 4

50% of Botox & Dysport in store and onlines sales go back to ISF during the week of March 30 – April 4. Online pre-purchase opportunity starts March 25, keep an eye out on our social channels for details!

Purchase Checkers Hockey Tickets, APRIL 5

Join us at Bojangles’ Coliseum as the Checkers take on the Hershey Bears on Sunday, April 5th. Tickets are just $16, with $5 from every ticket purchased going directly back to ISF! A fun family afternoon.  Purchase tickets.

Simply Donate

3rd Annual Isabella’s Birthday Wish Fundraiser

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We featured Brinn and her family during our September Through My Eyes Campaign, learn more about Brinn’s cancer journey.

Isabella (L), Brinn (R)

It’s our 3rd annual Isabella’s Birthday Wish Fundraiser and we can’t think of a better gift than to honor another child’s wish on what would have been Isabella’s 15th birthday in the month of March.

We are excited for one of our cancer warriors, as she heads to Disney World to meet Minnie!  Brinn Andrew, 2 ½ years old, is coming to the end of her neuroblastoma treatment plan and continues to thrive. What better way to celebrate than to head to Disney with her family!

Over the last 2 years, you have helped bring so much happiness to kids like Sydney and Madison.

If Isabella were here today, we know it would be her wish to pass this experience on to another cancer fighter. Make-A-Wish granted Isabella her wish to go to Disney and gave her the most joyful days of her life. Help us do the same for a kid like Isabella and Brinn.

Donations of all values will allow us to collectively reach our $6,000 fundraising goal and will be gifted to the Make-A-Wish foundation to go towards a child’s wish. 

FEATURED WISH CHILD:

  • Wish Kid: Brinn
  • Age: 2 ½ 
  • Illness: Neuroblastoma
  • Wish: Disney World to meet Minnie
  • Favorite Things: Brinn is a daddy’s girl and loves all things pink, sparkles, and anything girly! She also loves Minnie Mouse and bunnies (she has a TON of stuffed ones😊). Lucky Charms and waffles are her favorite food.