to find where to donate blood go to www.redcrossblood.org/donating-blood and enter your zip code in the box

Sanders County Sheriff's Office Deputy, Dave Hedley was recently diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia, which is very aggressive and has a low survival rate. Many of you know Dave through his extensive work with the Montana Torch Run and Special Olympics Montana.

Dave and Holly have established a link for communication and updates at http://caringbridge.org/visit/davehedley.  

Dave's wife, Holly states "Dave needs three things right now - Prayers, Platelets and Peace."

Prayers - keep him in your thoughts and prayers as he fights this battle.

Platelets - consider donating blood/platelets through the American Red Cross. Visit www. redcrossblood.org to find a blood drive in your area. Cards are available through Red Cross to send to Dave and his family notifying them that you have donated on their behalf.

Peace - Dave is fighting this head-on. Cards may be sent to Sanders County Sheriff's Office or Thompson Falls City Hall. Please no flowers or plants.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Dave and his family.

Terri Sappington
Law Enforcement Torch Run Coordinator
Special Olympics Montana
710 1st Ave N
Great Falls, MT  59401
(406) 216-5327
tsappington@somt.org