Each child is “one in a million.” But 10-year-old Dominic Mazziotta is literally one in 174 million. He suffers from a rare blood disorder. In fact he is one of only 39 people in the world to be diagnosed and the first-ever pediatric case.
The McDonald’s on Ralph Fair Road and Interstate 10 West is hosting a blood drive on Saturday for Dominic. Take a few minutes, roll up your sleeve and help Dominic to get the most out of his childhood.
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McDonald’s Hosting Blood Drive to Help Local Child
Blood drive for 10 year old Dominic Mazziotta fight against rare blood disorder
WHAT: The McDonald’s on Ralph Fair Road is hosting a blood drive on Saturday in conjunction with the South Texas Blood and Tissue Center to benefit Dominic Mazziotta. Dominic is your average 10 year old except he has an extremely rare blood disorder. Dominic is the first pediatric case ever diagnosed in the world and besides Dominic, there are only 39 other cases.
WHEN: Saturday June 13, 2009
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: McDonald’s Ralph Fair
25200 I-10 West
San Antonio, TX 78257
WHO: McDonald’s Staff, volunteers from Aue Elementary School, and friends of Dominic will be there. Ronald McDonald will also be on hand to show his support.
VISUALS: Local South Texans donating blood to help 10-year-old Dominic Mazziotta and volunteers from the South Texas Blood and Tissue Center.
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