St Johns County Fire Fighters Support A Brother In Need

Justin Estes stands in front of the blood mobile greeting fellow fire fighters.

St. Augustine, FL – Fire fighters from St. Johns County Fire Rescue turned out in force over the last two days to support fellow fire fighter/Paramedic Justin Estes and donate blood on behalf of Justin’s 3 year old niece, Elizabeth, who was recently diagnosed with leukemia.

Elizabeth was diagnosed only a couple months ago and is already under going chemotherapy but must maintain very specific blood levels and conditions to continue treatments. Because of this, she will need transfusions along the way and without the donations the costs can become overwhelming.

The members of the St. Johns County Fire Rescue responded to Justin call for help as brothers and sisters always do. Giving of themselves by donating the precious gift of their own blood. The blood donated will stay here in St. Augustine and credits are issued to Elizabeth’s account so in essence, these men and women have given to Elizabeth and their community in one shot.

John D'Amour donates blood on Thursday on behalf of Elizabeth

When asked how the drive was going, Justin said, “It has been very busy this morning and people keep coming.” Fire fighter John D’Amour said he believed yesterdays count was around 79 people donating in four hours time. The numbers for today are not in yet but overall, turn out has been very good.

St John’s County Fire Rescue guidelines do not allow personnel to donate blood while on duty so the drive was held over two days, allowing any one that wanted to donate a chance to do so while off shift.

If anyone is interested in donating on behalf of Elizabeth, you can give at any Georgia/Florida Blood Alliance location. Let them know you are donating for Elizabeth Forte with account #0048.

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