Maine boy battling rare cancer relies on blood donations to live [Video]

BANGOR, Maine — Last year, the U.S. hit an all-time low in the country’s supply of much-needed blood, and according to the American Red Cross, there was a 10% decline in blood donations, putting people who experienced unexpected emergencies at risk.

“I really like to ride dirt bikes, play video games, fish,” Avery said, reminiscing on all the activities he enjoyed before he was diagnosed with the rare form of cancer in February 2023.

He used to spend his time ice fishing and playing sports, competing against other kids his age on baseball fields and basketball courts. Now, he depends on frequent transfusions of whole blood or platelets to help his immune system fight back. 

His mother, Jamie MacNair, explained that her son’s experience has been a …