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2004-03-22 - 10:28 p.m.You, too, can lend a hand. . .So, I don't think I've made it very clear in here, but Mom has leukemia, and is currently being treated for it via Chemotherapy. Now, at this point, I bet you're thinking "Damn, that sucks. I wish there was something I could do to help. . ." Well, ladies and gents, there is. As I'm sure you're aware, the process of Chemo involves destroying the affected blood cells and their producers and replacing them with healthy ones. The drugs themselves are doing the destroying, but you can help with the rebuilding process. If you live in or around the Charlottesville, Virginia area, you can contact Virginia Blood Services or UVA Hospital (as soon as I get the numbers, I'll post them here, but no doubt they're in the phone book) and ask for information on how to donate blood to reserve for Sharon Elizabeth Allen. Blood isn't an easy thing to come by, and having some stored specifically for her will be incredibly helpful. "But what if I'm not the same blood type?" you're probably asking. Well, folks. . . that's the fantastic part: You don't have to be. One of the big things she's losing is her collection of Platelets, which allow the blood to clot if she's injured. The nifty thing about platelets is that they are the same for every blood type, so even if you don't match up with Mom, those crafty nuts over at UVA can screen out the platelets, which are going to especially be needed as the Chemo tends to hit those and the White Blood Cells the hardest. Of course, if you have a serious infection, blood problems, or are unable to give blood at this time, we totally understand. But if you've got some to spare right now and are looking to help out, anything that can be done will be appreciated. Otherwise, just keep checking here and with Thank you. Carry on. . . |
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