"I wouldn't say it's quite like a superpower but I do think it's amazing that something that you just happened to be born with can help so many people."
"It's crazy to think that a single blood donation can help to save up to three lives."
"Knowing there's someone waiting who needs exactly what I can give makes the experience feel more direct and meaningful."
"At the time, I thought my blood was completely ordinary."
Julia Gryn, a 27-year-old blood donor from London, is part of the NHS Blood and Transplant's Rare Donor Panel, accounting for just 0.01% of all donors. Her unique blood type, which lacks several common antigens, is crucial for people with genetic blood disorders like sickle cell. By joining the panel, she experiences a more personal connection to her donations, knowing they can directly aid patients in need. Gryn's story highlights the importance of rare blood types and their lifesaving potential.
Read at www.bbc.com
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