Why Ryan's brother needs your help to stay healthy | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Why Ryan's brother needs your help to stay healthy | Ryan Bridge TODAY <!--mynz:youtube-chapters--> {"v":1,"chapters":[{"timeSeconds":1,"label":"NZ Blood Service Faces Challenges","summary":"New Zealand Blood Service is experiencing one of its toughest annual challenges. Thousands of Kiwis rely on life-saving blood and plasma donations."},{"timeSeconds":20,"label":"Sean Bridge's Condition Explained","summary":"Sean Bridge joins the program to discuss his condition, X-linked agammaglobulinemia. He has relied on plasma treatments since he was six months old."},{"timeSeconds":47,"label":"Understanding X-linked Agammaglobulinemia","summary":"Sean Bridge explains his condition, X-linked agammaglobulinemia, which means he was born without a fully functioning immune system. He has received plasma treatments since infancy."},{"timeSeconds":102,"label":"Early Plasma Treatments","summary":"A photo shows Sean Bridge as a baby, indicating he has been receiving plasma treatments since he was about six months old."},{"timeSeconds":130,"label":"Impact of Not Receiving Plasma","summary":"Sean explains that without regular plasma donations, he would become very sick, particularly during winter months, and would likely be hospitalized."},{"timeSeconds":206,"label":"Donation Process and Frequency","summary":"Sean describes how he receives plasma donations at home, typically once a week for a few hours. This process helps maintain his immune system."},{"timeSeconds":317,"label":"Encouraging Plasma Donations","summary":"Sean highlights that only about 4% of the eligible population donates plasma. He encourages people to check their eligibility and donate to help others with similar conditions."},{"timeSeconds":419,"label":"How to Donate","summary":"To donate plasma, check eligibility online at NZBlood.co.nz or download the NZ Blood app. You can also call 0800 448 321 to book an appointment."}]} <!--/mynz:youtube-chapters-->