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Maria - from blood donor to blood recipient

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Ive been a blood donor many times in the past, but in june this year i was in a major crash where i suffered multiple i juries including abdominal injuries & internal bleeding & found myself being the recepient of some blood units. Im now on the way to a full recovery; gradually returning to a normal life.

Submitted: 2021-12-16

Receiver

Canterbury

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