Michael Klim

Discover plasma (a part of your blood)

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What is plasma?

Plasma is a powerful part of your blood. It’s a yellow liquid full of life-giving proteins.

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How do I donate plasma?

Giving a plasma donation is just like giving whole blood and just as rewarding.

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What if I give blood?

You’re giving plasma too! A whole blood donation contains red cells, platelets and plasma.

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How does plasma help?

Plasma is used in 18 ways, from saving babies to supporting people with immune disorders.

Michael’s one of countless people across the country who need regular treatments

Every 6 weeks, Michael needs intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg). Just one treatment for him is made from up to...

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How to help

Michael’s story

“I’ve always pushed my body to the limit. I never thought it would let me down.”

A rare autoimmune disorder called chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy, or CIDP, hit Olympian Michael Klim hard. But, with the help of donated plasma, he’s fighting back.

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Be part of Michael’s team.

Lifeblood Teams band together to donate and save lives.

Join Klim’s Champions to have your donations counted towards Michael’s team. It’s the next best thing to winning gold!

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