Appointments Open For Babbitt Family Blood Drive At St Cajetan

CHICAGO — The 19th Ward Youth Foundation will host a community blood drive Sunday, Dec. 17. The blood drive runs from 8 a m. to noon at St. Cajetan School, 2447 W. 112th St.

The blood drive is in honor of Rocco Babbitt, 2., who had spent six months in NICU and endured several surgeries when he was diagnosed earlier this year with Neuroblastoma, a cancer that develops from immature nerve cells found in several areas of the body.

The kid brother of St. Cajetan preschooler, Henry, little Rocco is currently cancer-free after six months of intensive chemotherapy sessions. Rocco is looking forward to overcoming any of the challenges that come his way.

Although Rocco also deals with cerebral palsy, Sotos Syndrome and being partially blind and deaf, he always has a big smile on his face.

To ensure appropriate social distancing, appointments are required and can be made online at Community Blood Center, or by calling 800-280-4102.

Enter the blood drive through door 3. Please bring a photo ID.