Michaela Von Sturmer

Michaela Von Sturmer, an Auckland primary school teacher and grandmother, shares her inspiring journey of overcoming acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. She emphasizes the critical need for blood and plasma donations, calling plasma 'liquid gold.' Michaela recounts her experience receiving blood from 54 different donors, highlighting the immense need per patient. Her story focuses on the importance of donations for recovery and encourages others to join the bone marrow registry. She reflects on the joy of returning to teaching and family life, all thanks to donors.