“The condition means the DNA in Woody’s red blood cells is disordered and he needs blood transfusions every four weeks to stay alive.”
12 transfusions a year. Assuming he lives to 100 that would be 1200 transfusions. I hope science discovers a cure for this lad.
Oh he’s a cute little boy. If you’re considering donating, here’s your sign! I started donating a couple years ago and because I never had a common childhood illness (CMV), my blood is given to neonates which feels really special.
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“The condition means the DNA in Woody’s red blood cells is disordered and he needs blood transfusions every four weeks to stay alive.”
12 transfusions a year. Assuming he lives to 100 that would be 1200 transfusions. I hope science discovers a cure for this lad.
Here’s the link for hospital/lab staff and any people with similar conditions to get involved: [https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/what-we-do/clinical-and-research/blood-group-genotyping/](https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/what-we-do/clinical-and-research/blood-group-genotyping/)
Oh he’s a cute little boy. If you’re considering donating, here’s your sign! I started donating a couple years ago and because I never had a common childhood illness (CMV), my blood is given to neonates which feels really special.