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The Donor Extra Newsletter features patient and donor stories highlighting the importance of giving blood.
The Donor Extra Newsletter is available for download in this section to the general public. The newsletter may not be altered or incorporated into other works without permission from the American Red Cross Blood Services, Penn-Jersey Region.
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 Natalie Miller, Young Girl Overcomes Early Health Problems
When her doctor told her that she was three months pregnant, Denise Miller was sure there was a mistake. As the working mother of two pre-teen children whose husband was preparing for a military deployment in Iraq, Denise was already facing many daily challenges. Add to that a high-risk pregnancy due to internal bleeding and she was suddenly overwhelmed.
Joseph Patrick Ramsay, diagnosed with Hypoplastic Right Heart Syndrome,
The old saying “ignorance is bliss” surfaced for Lynne Ramsay when she learned from doctors that her unborn son had major heart complications. Once her son Joseph was born, she held him in her arms and prepared herself for the mental and emotional journey of putting his life and health into the hands of doctors.
Hank Klehm, diagnosed with Acute Myologenous Leukemia
Hank Klehm was used to being supported by fans as they cheered him on the football field. He did not know in August of 2004 he would receive the support of his family, friends and community for a very different reason. When Hank’s usual active lifestyle became stifled due to bouts of fatigue and weakness, he and his family became concerned.
Samatha Gray, Diagnosed with Neuroblastoma
Sandy Gray's daughter Samantha was sick with cancer. "In May 2001, the week of Mother's Day, our 13-monthold daughter was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma."
Michael and Andrew, Diagnosed with Diamond Blackfan Anemia
Six-year-old twins, Michael and Andrew McCaughey have been receiving blood transfusions since they were babies. They are the only set of fraternal twins in the world with a rare blood disease called Diamond Blackfan Anemia (DBA). DBA is a blood condition that affects approximately 700 people in United States and Canada and is characterized by failure of bone marrow to produce red blood cells. It is estimated that there are only 15,000 people diagnosed with DBA in the world. The disease has been linked to genetic mutation and leukemia and has many symptoms, including decreased energy and sleepiness as well as difficulty in breathing. The twins have a higher likelihood of developing brain tumors and cancer. As Michael and Andrew have grown, so have their problems related to the disease. Both boys suffer from holes in their hearts, short stature, eating problems and developmental delays.
Quinn Hovey, Trauma Survivor
"I recall a friend of mine calling me and telling me that she was just admiring the gorgeous day. She had thought to herself, 'how could anyone be having a bad day today?' Moments later, I was experiencing the worst day of my life." Eileen Hovey says.
Angela Hancock, Diagnosed with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia
Angela Hancock, an ordained Presbyterian minister, was under a lot of stress. With a recent move to Princeton, New Jersey, her husband deployed in Iraq, this full time mother of two children, and an ordained Presbyterian minister, was constantly on the move. However, for many months Angela knew something was very wrong with her health. She was very anemic and made many trips to her doctor with multiple infections including having mononucleosis twice, sinus and kidney infections, and being badly bruised.
Steve Pietrzykowski, Heart Attack Survivor
I have been a blood donor for thirty-six years. For the first thirteen years, I donated primarily because my parents instilled in me the importance of this selfless act of community citizenship. I never knew just how important it was until December of 1982 when my husband Steve suffered a heart attack. He was only thirty-three years old, and was soon engaged in a struggle for his life, a struggle in which the generosity of blood donors would play a crucial role in his survival.
Christopher and Christian Are Living with Sickle Cell Disease
"I knew that I carried the trait and that my husband carried the trait, but it was one of those times when you think it won't happen to me," Tracey recalls.
Stephanie Andino, Leukemia Survivor
One of the most beautiful experiences in Milbel Andino's life was when her doctor said: "You are pregnant". Stephanie Kamille Rodriquez Andino was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Saul, Diagnosed with Aplastic Anemia
Aileen and her father, Saul, have always had a very close relationship. In mid February, 2004 Aileen met her father in his New York home to celebrate his 78th birthday. “It was at that time when I noticed something was wrong,” Aileen comments.
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