Jan 03, 2025
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Not since 9/11 had the lines been so long with so many in New Orleans showing up to donate. The need is now for blood. At the black and gold bloodmobile, Belle Chasse Pre-K teacher Jen Williams had no doubt she would donate. "I know someone who passed away on Bourbon Street, Hubert Gauthreaux, 21 years old. This is my call to action," said Williams. Saints’ defensive end Cam Jordan donates $25K to New Year’s Day Tragedy Fund After an armed terrorist in a pickup truck attacked New Orleans as the New Year had barely begun, what started as a celebration became a bloody nightmare. The Blood Center of New Orleans is where you can donate. The supply will serve 60 hospitals including University MedicalCenter where most of the victims are. "Inventory levels were already strained, to have a mass casualty like this really puts a hampering on our inventory levels," said Billy Weales, The Blood Center. WGNO Good Morning New Orleans features reporter Bill Wood is on Canal Street at the Blood Center's headquarters. How to donate funds, blood after fatal Bourbon Street attack In New Orleans, one of the worst days ever brings out some of the best people. "We can't change a tragedy but we can give blood and try to do some good," said a Notre Dame fan in town for the Sugar Bowl. Stay up to date with the latest news, weather and sports by downloading the WGNO app on the Apple or Google Play stores and by subscribing to the WGNO newsletter. Latest Posts Where Y'at this Weekend: Long Vue House & Garden,Swamp Room Tavern, Rouses, Joan of Arc parade Motorcyclist dies in Tremé area crash with truck Seahawks stay motivated for season finale, while Rams plan to rest some starters before the playoffs Joshua Dobbs will use Week 18 start for the 49ers as an 'audition' for free agency Biden honors leaders of Jan. 6 committee with civilian award
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