Marion Lentine is an active 81-year-old woman who just happens to have chronic anemia. Marion depends on blood donors like you to maintain her health and activity level. She has been receiving blood transfusions every three weeks since 1999 to help control her anemia .

Marion has used over 90 blood products because of this chronic medical condition. Thanks to you, she's been able to get the blood she needs, when she needs it!

Red Cross blood donors help patients just like Marion in cities and towns throughout New England and across the United States. Please….give blood. Together, we can save a life.

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