20170520 - Blood Drive Fun (SN)

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Sarah Nader - snader@shawmedia.com Elena Perez, 8, looks out the window at her Oakwood Hills home Saturday, May 20, 2017. Perez was born with one lung and no esophagus and has received many blood donations in her life. Her family is holding a blood drive Friday, May 26, at Galati's Hideaway in Cary to give back to those who have helped them.

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Sarah Nader - snader@shawmedia.com Lindsay Perez (left) suctions the airway of her daughter, Elena Perez, at their Oakwood Hills home Saturday, May 20, 2017. Elena was born with one lung and no esophagus and has received many blood donations in her life. Her family is holding a blood drive Friday, May 26, at Galati's Hideaway in Cary to give back to those who have helped them.

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Sarah Nader - snader@shawmedia.com Vanessa Perez (left), 8, plays with her twin sister, Elena Perez, at their Oakwood Hills home Saturday, May 20, 2017. Elena was born with one lung and no esophagus and has received many blood donations in her life. Her family is holding a blood drive Friday, May 26, at Galati's Hideaway in Cary to give back to those who have helped them.