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When Amara arrived aboard the #GlobalMercy for orthopedic surgery, routine blood screening revealed an unexpected challenge: he is a sickle cell carrier. The discovery meant his surgery would require additional precautions, including having compatible blood available if needed. When the team learned the operation required O-positive blood, a volunteer aboard the ship stepped forward to donate. Thanks to that generosity and the careful planning of the medical team, Amara was able to receive th…