Brave Youngster Helps Brother

Tanner Walkus brother, Catlin, was diagnosed with a rare blood disorder known as aplastic anemia, which is when the body doesnt produce enough white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets. For Tanner, the mere thought of being able to help his brother get better was all the motivation he needed...

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Published inNorth Island gazette
Main Author Peters, Jeff
Format Newspaper Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Alert Bay, B.C Black Press Group Ltd 16.03.2015
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Walkus, Tanner
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Summary:Tanner Walkus brother, Catlin, was diagnosed with a rare blood disorder known as aplastic anemia, which is when the body doesnt produce enough white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets. For Tanner, the mere thought of being able to help his brother get better was all the motivation he needed to step up and donate a part of himself. For his bravery in helping his older brother, Tanner was award a medal from the B.C. Childrens Hospital. From his familys experience over the past two years, and with their recent success, the guardian urges all those that hear Tanner and Catlins story to donate either blood, bone marrow, or both.
ISSN:1181-4128