'Not alone:' Plymouth community rallies around third grader battling leukemia

Community shows up for blood drive in support of Chase Pemberton | NewsRadio 1230 AM/99.3 FM | Hopkinsville's News Leader | Hopkinsville, Kentucky

The Pemberton family is thanking the community for the tremendous support and turnout that happened for the blood drive held in honor of Chase Pemberton, a local man undergoing treatment for leukemia. According to a news release, 144 people turned out for the blood driver that took place last Monday at First Christian Church, with 93 able to give blood, while others were unable to donate for various reasons.  Although the blood drive ended at 6 …

'Not alone:' Plymouth community rallies around third grader battling leukemia

About 30 Plymouth students and 10 staff members had their heads shaved to show Weston Montgomery he was not alone in his battle. The post ‘Not alone:’ Plymouth community rallies around third grader battling leukemia appeared first on Richland Source.

GOOD NEWS: Droves Turn Out For Pemberton Blood Drive

More than 140 people turned out last Monday for a blood drive at First Christian Church in honor of Chase Pemberton, a local youth recently diagnosed with leukemia. Blood Assurance collected 108 units of blood during the event, which they believe may be one of their largest drives in the region. Of the 144 people who came, 93 were able to donate; others were deferred due to low iron, blood pressure issues, or long wait times. Don Pemberton, Chas…