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There is, however, one major difference between Illma and the rest of her family and friends. I have hypogammaglobulinemia, said Ilma.
Hypogammaglobulinemia is an immune disorder that prevents Ilma s body from properly fighting infections. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, Ilma couldn t be around many people, had to homeschool during winter months, and took extra precautions to prevent getting sick.
In fact, Illma hasn t attended in-person school in nearly a year.
Patients with this condition can die from common infections, in addition to facing an increased risk for leukemia. I try to be brave, said Ilma.
One thing that gives Ilma a relatively-normal lifestyle is the plasma she receives from the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center. She requires a transfusion every other week, which she administers to herself.
ABC13 is partnering with the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center to host a public blood drive on March 5 from 6:30 am-6 pm at Gulf Coast Reginal Blood Center. Help us save a life. Appointment only
Here are some of the organizations that could use your donations or willingness to volunteer.
Houston Food Bank
Houston Food Bank, affiliated with Feeding America, is addressing the need for 18 southeast Texas counties affected by providing food to warming centers and restocking hundreds of food pantries.
Simply text ABC13 to
41444 to get a link to donate cash to the Houston Food Bank. Each dollar donated provides three meals for Houstonians in need.
CrowdSource Rescue
The Texas disaster response nonprofit, and right now, their focus is getting senior citizens and vulnerable populations warm.
Any resident of the greater Houston area can request help by visiting CrowdSourceRescue.org/freeze. The link also provides information for those who want to donate or volunteer.
Here are some of the organizations that could use your donations or willingness to volunteer.
Houston Food Bank
Houston Food Bank, affiliated with Feeding America, is addressing the need for 18 southeast Texas counties affected by providing food to warming centers and restocking hundreds of food pantries.
Simply text ABC13 to
41444 to get a link to donate cash to the Houston Food Bank. Each dollar donated provides three meals for Houstonians in need.
CrowdSource Rescue
The Texas disaster response nonprofit, and right now, their focus is getting senior citizens and vulnerable populations warm.
Any resident of the greater Houston area can request help by visiting CrowdSourceRescue.org/freeze. The link also provides information for those who want to donate or volunteer.