Call for blood donors to curb Christmas shortage

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December 6 2017 - 6:00pm
Supply and demand: Corrimal physiotherapist Mel Sexton is urging Illawarra residents to give blood this festive season, with many regular donors away on holidays. Picture: Sylvia Liber
Supply and demand: Corrimal physiotherapist Mel Sexton is urging Illawarra residents to give blood this festive season, with many regular donors away on holidays. Picture: Sylvia Liber

A former national triathlon champion, Mel Sexton could barely walk two metres during the worst stages of her battle with leukaemia in 2014.

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Lisa Wachsmuth

Deputy Editor

Deputy editor and health reporter at the Illawarra Mercury, covering stories in the Wollongong, Shellharbour and Kiama local government areas. For news tips email lwachsmuth@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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