S2 Ep13. Rachael Casella on Mackenzie’s Mission, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) & the role blood donors played in Mackenzie’s final days.

Rachael Casella is a blood donor and mother of Mackenzie, who was a blood product recipient. Mackenzie received a fatal diagnosis of the rare genetic neuromuscular disorder, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) when she was just 10 weeks old. Mackenzie passed away when she was 7 months old. She received blood products during her final days.

Following Mackenzie's diagnosis, Rachael became a fierce advocate for genetic carrier screening and for ensuring that prospective parents are provided with information and choices for their family planning through Mackenzie's Mission. https://www.mackenziesmission.org.au

You can find Rachael's book Mackenzie Mission here: https://www.booktopia.com.au/mackenzie-s-mission-rachael-casella/book/9781760527457.html

To make an appointment to donate blood please call Lifeblood on 13 14 95 and ask for your donation to be added to The Milkshakes for Marleigh Lifeblood Team or book online at: https://www.lifeblood.com.au/blood/making-your-donation

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