Each blood donation can save a life. In one case shared by United Blood Services, donations helped give a newborn her first chance at life.

On December 20, 2016, Avery was born in the car on the way to the hospital. Due to complications, she lost a significant amount of blood, requiring a transfusion of red cells. Over the next few days, she received blood, platelet and plasma transfusions.

Less than a week later, on Christmas Day, her parents received a gift. Avery was removed from the ventilator.

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