Amazing Story

Lance's donor story

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I had planned to give blood from a young age. But family, work and travel got in the way. At 44 I decided it was long overdue. My father had been diagnosed with bowel cancer and the surgery I knew would require blood. I knew my blood type was rare and thought of others who might have needed blood like my father had. I hope others, regardless of their age, will take up the challenge and help keep our banks of red gold topped up.

Submitted: 2018-06-13

Donor

Auckland

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