The Northlea School semi-annual blood donor clinic will be held Monday, April 20 from 2 to 7 p.m. at the school, 305 Rumsey Road. There is a sombre tone to this year’s event as organizers deal with the recent death of Karen Duff. She was the mom of Emmy Duff whose diagnosis with leukemia as a child in the 1990s inspired the Northlea community to create what has become a towering life-saving event. Mrs. Duff died quickly of the same disease after an unexpected diagnosis. Her daughter Emmy died in September 2012, 16 years from the time of her first diagnosis. She leaves a legacy of courage and generosity that inspires the community to this day. Her classmate at Northlea, Noah Wolfe, was also diagnosed and survives to this day. Call 1-888-2 DONATE (1-888-236-6283) to book an appointment.
