TuesdayOctober 14, 2025

Teerlinck inducted into Blood Donation Hall of Fame

QC woman youngest to receive the honor
By: Dave Thompson|October 14, 2025
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    • Brenna Teerlinck holds an award designating her as a member of the Fresenius Kabi National Blood Donation Hall of Fame during a Monday, Oct. 13, ceremony at ImpactLife headquarters, 5500 Lakeview Parkway, Davenport. CREDIT DAVE THOMPSON

    Brenna Teerlinck donates blood, even though it may not be her favorite activity.

    “In fact, she faints after giving blood, but she keeps doing it,” said her aunt Lori Schefsky of Geneseo, Illinois.

    The 18-year-old Ms. Teerlinck got over her fainting and began donating a lot of blood – and encouraging many other young people to donate – over the past several years. She…

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