WSAZ Now Desk | Blood drive in honor of W.Va. delegate’s son

A blood drive is being held Thursday at the West Virginia State Capitol in honor of Demetry Walker, son of Del. Danielle Walker.
Published: Jun. 24, 2021 at 5:45 PM EDT

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - On June 19, Del. Danielle Walker lost her son Demetry Walker after a battle with leukemia. Walker was planning a blood drive in Morgantown next month and wanted to get five donations for every blood product he used in his treatment.

In his honor, a blood drive is being held Thursday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the West Virginia State Capitol.

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