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From Survivor to Advocate

As a mathematician and team manager at Octapharma Plasma, Inc., Rob Marchand is great with numbers. “I’m very precise, and I believe there’s a method to determine how to solve most problems, and

Meet Karin – Advocating for a Greater Good

In a world where small acts of kindness can make a huge impact, Karin’s story stands out as a testament to the power of loyalty and community. Her journey with plasma donation is not just about the

From Necessity to Generosity: Mike’s Start in Plasma Donation

Mike – Des Moines, IA “I would like to think of myself as a ‘lifesaver’ and hopefully my plasma has prolonged the lives of others, so their families didn’t have to go through an unfortun

Octapharma Plasma Center Leader and Her Mother Discover New Bond Through Plasma Therapy

Whenever Erika, an assistant manager at an Octapharma Plasma center, speaks with donors as they donate plasma, she shares her mother’s story to remind them of their life-saving act. “My mom is fun

A Mother Calls on Her Community to Help Patients Like Her Son Amid a Plasma Shortage

“You never think something like this will happen to your child until it does, and with it, your world and your child’s world changes forever.” –

How One Octapharma Plasma Employee’s Car Accident Propelled Her Into a Lifetime of Activism

“Without plasma, simply put, I would not be alive today.” – Elyse, Octapharma employee and powerlifting athlete (more…)