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Four hours after Cayla was born, she was diagnosed with pneumonia and received two units of blood. Cayla's illness was caused by beta strep, a condition contracted during labor and delivery. It is preventable if pregnant women are tested. "Our little angel is with us today and healthy because two kind, generous people donated blood. To the unknown donors who helped save our daughter's life, thank you from the bottom of our hearts," said Cayla's parents. - this story appeared in America's Blood Centers' 2001 "Pints for Halfpints" Weekly Calendar, look for more of these testimonials each week. Revised: 02/16/05
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