2-Year-Old Boy Needs Regular Blood Transfusions to Survive
John S. of Newark, DE is a happy 2-year-old boy. Most would never guess he has Diamond Blackfan Anemia (DBA), a rare disease that prevents red blood cells from being produced in his bone marrow. John relies on blood transfusions to survive. He has had more than 40 to date.
"Doctors tell me there are only 700 people in the world with DBA. The only cure for the need for regular blood transfusions with the disease is a stem cell transplant," John's mom, Tuesday, said. "A transplant is a possibility in the upcoming five years, but until then, John is able to live his life because of blood donors. I will always be grateful."
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