Premature Newborn Needs Blood To Survive
"Why do I donate blood so often? Because I have miraculous living proof of how much it's needed," said Eunice P. of Wilmington, Delaware.
Eunice's grandson, Hunter, was born three months early on May 10, 2008. He weighed just 2 pounds, 5 ounces. 
Even though he was basically healthy, he was still vulnerable and needed daily blood tests in the hospital to check his status and test for infection. His tiny body lost several vials of blood a week, depleting his system and making him weak and pale. But blood transfusions helped him bounce back and grow healthier each day. In fact, even as he was being transfused, you could see his color returning. He was able to go home to his family in July.
PICTURED: Hunter at 6 months old.
