Archive for Linsey Covino-Deaso

Sadie, a young woman, knee pops a soccer ball. Her hair is down, and her eyes are focused on the ball. She is outdoors.

A small act of kindness: Blood donations get Sadie off the sidelines after her aplastic anemia diagnosis

In March of 2024, Sadie’s life was interrupted. A busy high school senior with classes to attend, soccer matches to play, and a much-anticipated trip to France on the horizon, Sadie was very active and felt generally healthy. But when a follow-up appointment at her pediatrician’s office led to an urgent referral to Boston Children’s ... Read More

Tagged: anemia, blood disorder, blood donor center, rare disease