[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 40 (Friday, February 28, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E231]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   RECOGNIZING DAX WILSON OF BILLINGS

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                          HON. GREG GIANFORTE

                               of montana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, February 28, 2020

  Mr. GIANFORTE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Dax Wilson of 
Billings for his work in engaging his community on the importance of 
donating blood.
   Dax's motivation is his mother, Cassidy. After giving birth to Dax, 
she developed a rare blood disorder which left her in desperate need 
for blood transfusions. During her treatment, the hospital realized 
they didn't have enough blood on hand. The shortage led doctors to call 
hospitals in Kansas City and Denver for help. During his mother's time 
in the hospital, she received 700 pints of plasma and blood. The 
donations saved her life, and now Dax is looking to save more.
   Now a junior at Billings Senior High School, Dax donates blood 
regularly, but he's always wanted to do more. As a member of the 
Platinum Program, a high school honors organization, Dax found an 
opportunity to do just that.
   A requirement of the program is to complete a community service 
project. Using this platform, Dax launched ``Drops for Life,'' a 
program that partners with the local blood donation center to prepare 
blood drives throughout the community. Starting this March, all three 
high schools in the area will participate in blood drives organized by 
Dax's program.
   Dax says not enough people are aware of how much hospitals and 
clinics need blood and plasma. He says if people knew one hour spent 
donating can save up to three lives, more people would give. His 
efforts have created a wonderful opportunity to support a cause that 
will help Montanans throughout the state.
   Madam Speaker, for his devotion to promoting blood drives, 
increasing awareness, and saving lives, I recognize Dax Wilson for his 
Spirit of Montana.

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