The need for blood donations doesn’t take a vacation, even for the youngest of patients.

Adelyn Troutman, 18 months old, was born with Diamond Blackfan Anemia, a genetic disorder that prevents her body from making red blood cells.

Every month, she undergoes blood transfusions at the Phoenix Children’s Hospital, a process that could continue as long as she lives.

The transfusion procedure can take up to eight hours. Adelyn’s mother, Kami Troutman, is there every step of the way.

“We’re just very very grateful to all the blood donors,” she said. “It’s keeping our daughter alive.”

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