BRAINTREE, Mass. - When baby Daisy was born, her body couldn’t produce platelets — the essential blood components that help stop bleeding. As a labor and delivery nurse, her mom, Haley knows a normal platelet count for a newborn is around 150.
Daisy’s count was 3.
Within hours of birth, she needed her first lifesaving blood transfusion, and for the first several weeks of her life, she required blood or platelet transfusions every 12 hours. Thanks to generous donors, Daisy is thriving today!
Why Are Platelets So Important?
✓ Platelets help blood clot and stop excessive bleeding.
✓ Essential for newborns, cancer patients, trauma victims, and those with chronic illnesses.
✓ Platelets must be used within 5 days, making consistent donations critical.
✓ The donation process takes 2-3 hours, and you can donate every 7 days (up to 24 times per year).
You Can Help Save Lives
Thousands of patients like Daisy rely on platelet donations every day. Be a hero — schedule your platelet donation today.
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