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Mary Volpe, Blood Recipient
Hi. I’m Mary Volpe. Three years ago, when I was seven months pregnant with twins, I was diagnosed with a rare blood disorder known as Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura, or TTP, which causes blood clots to form throughout the body leading to significant, even fatal complications. Following a c-section delivery of my twins, I needed over 200 units of plasma in order to survive. Because I have a rare blood type, AB Positive, such a supply is not always available. Thankfully, the hospital was able to get enough blood from surrounding hospitals and blood banks to treat me. If it weren’t for people like you, I would not be here today, and my children would not know their mother. By giving blood you’re a life saver. Please continue your efforts in blood donation. Some of you may have saved my life.
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