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We Are Family: Jennifer Torres

Posted: May 06, 2026 | Category:

Through our We Are Family series, we feel fortunate to share the stories of our donors, community partners, and those who have benefitted from We Are Blood. Here, Jennifer Torres shares a written testimonial about her own experience needing blood products following delivery. I never imagined that after delivering a healthy son, I would be fighting for my life within…

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We Are Family: Dr. Kimberly DeStefano

Posted: Apr 30, 2026 | Category:

Dr. Kimberly DeStefano knows just how crucial blood transfusions can be, and because of that, how critical blood donors are to the community. Dr. DeStefano is a maternal fetal medicine physician who provides care to mother and child in high-risk situations.   She shares, “A routine delivery can become an emergency in a blink of an eye.”   500 milliliters of blood a minute go to the uterus at full term.  Because…

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