Sunday, August 11 a special blood drive was organized Heights Community Centre in Richmond Heights Missouri. Blood collection was organized by the Golden Cord Foundation, an organization founded by Jessica Stegen in honor of her late husband Jon who died from an aggressive form of cancer last year Appendiceal.
Jessica saw gold cord as an organization that could help many families with members who need blood transfusions. Jon during chemotherapy cycles, Jessica watched as strength returned to his body after a blood transfusion, which gave him the energy to attend the Halloween party of his son. Although Jon died shortly after the party, Jessica had an idea was born.
The purpose of Golden Cord is to be a sonorous voice that encourages families to stay strong during difficult times. The organization works to increase knowledge and awareness on the importance of blood transfusions, and provides a support system for social media that helps families look to others who understand the importance of blood transfusions.
Jessica also turned Cord of gold in a fundraising organization success. The money is used to host blood donor drives, but also to help provide more counseling in oncology, resources and qualified staff in hospitals or cancer centers.
Jessica welcomed Jon C. Stegen Memorial Blood Drive, where the goal was at least 186 people to donate blood. Gold Cord said pint each donation can help as many as three or up to 575 patients in need of blood transfusions.