Hoxworth blood recipient, Super Cohen, celebrates 13th birthday with giveback blood drive
Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati, invites the community to celebrate a true superhero, Cohen Bramlee, at Super Cohen’s Birthday Blood Drive this Friday, Sept. 19.
Cohen is a longtime Hoxworth blood recipient whose story has inspired many. He was the first in the world to be diagnosed with his rare immune system disorder. One of the most challenging aspects of this condition is his inability to properly produce the cells needed for blood clotting, making frequent blood transfusions from Hoxworth donors critical to his survival.
In his 13 years, Cohen has faced more medical challenges than most see in a lifetime. He has endured countless tests and procedures, spent hundreds of nights at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, received a bone marrow transplant and relies on intravenous nutrition. From emergency flights to MRIs, Cohen has weathered every storm with bravery, patience and endurance.
To honor Cohen’s strength and give back, the Bramlee family is committed to replacing all the blood Cohen has used during his treatment at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. Each year, they host a blood drive around his birthday to support Hoxworth Blood Center.
This year is extra special — Cohen becomes a teenager, turning 13, and for the first time, he plans to be there in person.
Watch Cohen’s heartfelt appeal to local blood donors on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1HygeS9tig/
Super Cohen’s Birthday Blood Drive details:
Date: Friday, Sept. 19th
Time: 12 – 6 p.m.
Location: Center Pointe Christian Church
5962 Hamilton Mason Road, Hamilton, OH
Cohen plans to be there in person to thank the blood donors himself for helping save his life! You won't want to miss this special day!
Schedule your blood donation here:
https://donateblood.uc.edu/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/50478
Be a Hoxworth Hero – get exclusive T-shirt
As a thank-you, Hoxworth donors now through Oct. 31 will receive an exclusive, limited-edition Elly De La Cruz T-shirt (while supplies last) at all seven Neighborhood Donor Centers and select mobile drives. Your gift of lifesaving blood stays local, supporting more than 30 hospitals in the Tristate region.
Celebrate Cohen, save lives
Join Cohen, his family and the Hoxworth community this Friday. Donate blood. Celebrate a hero. Be a hero. Your single donation could save up to three lives — and this time, it’s personal.
Book your spot today and give the ultimate birthday gift!
For more information about Hoxworth Blood Center or to find additional donation opportunities, visit: www.hoxworth.org
About Hoxworth Blood Center
Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati, was founded in 1938 and serves more than 30 hospitals in 18 counties in Southwestern Ohio, Northern Kentucky and Southeastern Indiana. Annually, Hoxworth collects more than 100,000 units of blood from local donors to help save the lives of patients in area hospitals. Hoxworth Blood Center: Saving Lives Close to Home.
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