Student Gives Blood 17 Years after Needing a Blood Transfusion to Survive
Wilmington, DE - When Chris Ashton was less than a year old, doctors discovered a hole in the lower chamber of his heart. During surgery, Chris was pale white and non-responsive, and without blood transfusions, he would not have survived. Chris received two pints of blood and within an hour, he was pink again and his eyes were focused. The surgery was a success.
That was in 1991. Today, Chris is a 17-year-old student at Salesianum School in Wilmington and is finally old enough to give back to the cause that saved his life. He registered to give blood at his high school blood drive on Tuesday, March 10 at 8:30am.
"I'm alive today because of the generosity of blood donors," Chris said. "I've been waiting anxiously for the day when I could return the favor - and now that day has come."
Blood Drive Facts:
Salesianum School - Gymnasium
1801 N Broom St
Wilmington, DE 19802
Tuesday, March 10 (Chris donates at 8:30am)
