Virtual Blood Drive

In April 2022, 3-year-old, Victoria was diagnosed with an extremely rare, life threatening disease called idiopathic severe aplastic anemia. She had been a healthy and happy child her entire life, and the diagnosis was a devastating shock to her entire family. For months, Victoria endured weekly blood work, ER visits, and blood transfusions. She needed a bone marrow transplant. In preparation for her transplant, she persevered through a grueling regimen of chemotherapy, total body irradiation, and immunosuppressive therapy. On July 1, she underwent a bone marrow transplant. Throughout her entire journey, Victoria received transfusions of blood and platelets donated by total strangers (as it is not recommended for family members to donate). To raise awareness for National Aplastic Anemia Awareness Day on March 4th, we ask all friends and family to please donate your blood and platelets in her name. It is our turn to help others just as others helped Victoria.