An anomaly was detected in the captain's blood after one of his regular trips to the Red Cross to donate platelets.
Nguyen had been doing this routine since 2003. He donated again in February, but Muns said the Red Cross found a problem when Nguyen went to donate again in March.
Red Cross Donor Center Coordinator Angela Miller said the process of collecting platelets also examines the donor’s blood. They detected an anomaly in Nguyen’s blood and recommended he see his doctor immediately. Nguyen was diagnosed and admitted to the hospital with leukemia two days later.“For it to come around and help save my life, that’s a beautiful symmetry in life there,” added Nguyen.
“I feel really good,” smiled Miller. “That’s why I’m so excited about this drive that’s coming up on Thursday.” The Red Cross is hosting a blood drive in Nguyen’s honor Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Potential donors are asked to“I can’t do it anymore,” sighed Nguyen. “So, I think if somebody can replace me, that would be the best-case scenario.”
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