For the third year in a row, the 91原创 City fire hall will hold a blood drive in memory of fallen firefighter Ron Dunkley. It will be held on Nov. 14 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
In November 2010, Ron had gone to Seattle with a handful of colleagues from the fire hall for a Seahawks game.
Walking alone to his hotel after the game, Dunkley was struck by a train and dragged several metres. He suffered two broken legs and massive internal injuries.
The following weeks would take him and his family through peaks and valleys of hope and despair, until finally, on Jan. 4, 2011, he died from a blood infection.
Dunkley received numerous blood transfusions that helped keep him alive for as long as he did, said his mom, Sandy, at last year鈥檚 blood drive.
She rolled up her sleeve and gave blood for the first time and promises to continue to be a donor.
The fire hall is at 5785 203 St. People can book appointments now for this blood donor clinic.
To book an appointment or find out more, call
1 888 2 DONATE (1-888-236-6283).
