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Blood Drive Being Held For Catherine Maultsby

September 20, 2011 Around Madison, Front Page Comments Off

By Jacob Bembry
Greene Publishing, Inc.

A blood drive will be held for Catherine Maultsby on Saturday, Sept. 24.
The blood drive will be held in the Winn-Dixie parking lot in Madison from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Catherine is undergoing chemotherapy for a rare form of bone cancer called osteosarcoma. The disease is not very common, with only from 400-800 diagnoses per year. It generally affects children in their teens while they are growing fast. The condition is usually in the long bones, such as the femur or tibia.

Catherine’s leg was amputated earlier this year and she is undergoing chemotherapy to make sure that all of the cancer is eradicated.
Please stop by and donate blood in Catherine Maultsby’s name this Saturday.

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Pray, Fight, Win: Come Out And Support “Cat’s Blood Drive”

August 23, 2011 Front Page Comments Off
By Kristin Finney
Greene Publishing, Inc.

“Pray, Fight, Win.” That is the motto that has pulled Catherine Maultsby and her family through the last six months. Catherine, or Cat, as she is known by friends and family, is a Madison girl that has taken over the hearts of so many through her powerful story.

Now it is time for the community to give back a little of the hope and strength that Cat has shown. On Saturday, Sept. 24, there will be a blood drive called, “Cat’s Blood Drive.” It will take place from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Winn-Dixie parking lot.

Catherine, daughter of J.P. and Julie Maultsby, was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in her left lower leg on March 10. Her leg was amputated on June 2, and she now refers to it as “Peggy.” On Aug. 11 Cat got her “bionic leg,” or “bobonica,” as Cat affectionately refers to it. This gave her the ability to walk for the first time in five months. Cat and her parents and family have relied heavily on the prayers of this community to help her pull through her battle. Now is the community’s chance to make a difference in other people’s lives as well.

All blood types are welcome and everyone is asked to come help out. Not only will you be helping out Cat, who gets “credits” for each donation, but you will also be helping someone in need of blood.

To make an appointment to be a part of “Cat’s Blood Drive,” call Summer Jones at (850)673-9719.

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