Just prior to leaving Sierra Leone one of the other local NGO's came to the Africa Mercy to hold a blood drive. Generally we keep our blood handy and warm inside of our bodies in case patients onboard need it. However, with the hospital on the ship closed as we prepared to sail there was really no reason not to leave some of our blood in country for others who may need it.
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| Dara post drainage. |
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| Who doesn't love a cooler full of blood bags? |
Dara and I both gave (thankfully there is no photographic evidence of my contribution) and we pray that our blood, along with the blood given by many more crew, will put a dent in the huge needs still faced in Sierra Leone.
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