Radnor Blood Drive To Honor Local Boy's Fight With Cancer

WAYNE, PA — Radnor Township residents are invited to give blood in Wayne Friday in honor of a local child who beat cancer.

The American Red Cross and the township are hosting a blood drive from noon to 5 p.m. Friday in the Radnorshire Room of the Radnor Township Building.

This drive is special, as it is being held in honor of local boy Wesley Jones's battle with leukemia.

According to township officials, Wesley's last cancer treatment was Jan. 25, 2024. His family chose to honor the anniversary with the drive.

Radnor Township Public Information Officer Molly Gallagher said Wesley was diagnosed with cancer in 2021, just two weeks before his fourth birthday.

The young cancer survivor went through two-and-a-half years of treatment, and during his treatment was the recipient of more than 40 blood platelet transfusions.

The Jones family hopes Friday's drive can raise awareness of the need for blood donations while also having real-life impacts on people who need blood.

Those who wish to donate blood can make an appointment online here or simply walk in for a donation appointment.

The Radnor Township Building is located at 301 Iven Ave. in Wayne.