"I was shocked that in the year 2023, an otherwise healthy individual was denied donating much-needed blood, simply because he needed minimal assistance to get up on the donation bed," said Grace."

MATTHEW'S MEMO: An Advocacy Success Story

BY LORENE REAGAN, RN, MS

Matthew turned 16 on February 6, 2023. He was excited about this landmark birthday and had made big plans to celebrate by giving blood for the first time.