Donate at the Emily Holum Memorial Blood Drive in Arlington Heights

Emily "Emmy" Holum was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia at the age of four and fought bravely for two years, undergoing numerous blood transfusions. To honor Emmy, a memorial blood drive had been planned at Our Lady of the Wayside on Sunday to help save lives.

Blood drive to honor memory of Emily Ann Holum

A blood drive to honor the memory of a little girl who battled leukemia is being held next weekend. Emily Ann Holum was diagnosed at the age of four. Her parents are asking people to donate as a way for their "Emmy" to help others.