Patient Stories
Your plasma donation, made in a U.S. or European source plasma collection center, contributes to the manufacturing of essential therapies that treat patients around the world. Hear first-hand accounts of what it means to live with a bleeding disorder or immunodeficiency, and learn more about the people you are helping each day by giving plasma.
Pennsylvania native Matt Stinger doesn’t let hemophilia hold him back from pursuing his dreams to pursue a career in medicine. Read Matt’s story.
Judy Tretsven-Parker of Wisconsin shares her experiences living with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, a deadly genetic condition that affects the lungs. Read Judy’s story.
Five-year-old Stuart Butler fights a rare, life-threatening disorder with help from family, friends and plasma protein therapy, IVIG. Read Stuart’s story.
White water canoe instructor Jamie van der Berg lives with bleeding disorder, von Willebrand disease. Read Jaime’s story.