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Anthea's Story

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Out of nowhere I was in excruciating pain. Turns out I had internal bleeding due to ruptured blood vessels in my ovary. Half my body's blood was in my abdomen. I am hugely thankful to those that donate!

Submitted: 2015-07-29

Receiver

Canterbury

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