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I initially began donating blood to Children's Hospital Los Angeles about 2 years ago.
 A very close friend and his wife, Doug and Therese Spencer, had just had twins, Avery and Paige. Avery was born with heart problems as well as bleeding on her brain.
Doug's brother, Josh Spencer, organized a blood drive at the hospital in honor of Avery...so friends and family came out to support. Once we arrived at the hospital, a flood of memories washed over me.
I had open heart surgery in 1976 when I was 3 years old and Children's Hospital Los Angeles is where I had my surgery. I guess because I'm 36 years old now, I hadn't really thought about being at the hospital or what my family or I had gone through during that time. But that day I remembered: the nurse who helped me every morning to brush my teeth...the tech who always talked me through my MRIs...the therapists—so many memories.
And at that moment I was thankful for Childrens Hospital. Not only for saving my life but for saving Avery's life too. And I will continue to donate as my way of giving thanks and giving a little bit of hope to the children and families who's lives you touch every day.
So thank you to you Children's Hospital Los Angeles!! THANK YOU!!
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