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Friends, Ron and I need to ask for your support.

Friends, Ron and I need to ask for your support. Many of you know that Ron's sister has been battling a severe infection in her leg for a year now. This week she was hopitalized in New Smyrna and had to have to her leg amupated above the knee. Due to the extent of her illness, she is also requiring a large amount of blood.

We are asking anyone who may be interested in donating blood (which is a critical need at this time of year) to make that donation in Ron's sisters name - Donna Carlson. If you an unable to donate, we completely understand and would just ask that you keep Donna in your prayers.

Ron and I feel very blessed to have such a terrific group of friends ♥

Replies to This Discussion

Permalink Reply by Joanna Yarbrough on December 16, 2011 at 7:36am

For those interested here is the link to the Florida/Georgia Blood Alliance www.igiveblood.com

Permalink Reply by Paul A. Viets (aka Big'n) on December 16, 2011 at 10:35am

I know what your sister is going through, I almost lost my leg to a staph infection 3 1/2 yrs ago. I was within days of amputation when things took a turn for the better. Unfortunatly due to the infection I am unable to donate blood, if I could I would give a gallon. All I can do is keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. I know it's not much but it's all I can do right now. Paul

Permalink Reply by Dave on December 16, 2011 at 1:35pm

Our prayers are with her in this time of need.

Permalink Reply by RANDALL P. WEBER on December 19, 2011 at 6:26pm

I just gave on 12/10/11, If I can I'll see if they will let me transfer it to her name.

Permalink Reply by Peter TenHaagen on January 18, 2012 at 6:25pm

Ron and Joanna - Normally I can't donate blood because I travel to Exuma, Bahamas and the CDC thinks there is malaria present (the people there don't seem aware of it, and I could never figure how the mosquitoes know not to go to adjacent islands). However, since I didn't take that trip last year I have donated twice since I've been home and won't be eligible for another several weeks. I am going to make a note in my calendar to find a donation site down in the Keys and I will make that donation in your sister's name Ron. What a shame in 2012 medical science could not cure the infection and had to take her leg. My deepest sympathies.

Peter

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