Army Blood Gives Child Hope

Billy, suffering from chronic nephritis, requires blood and plasma to survive. The hospital has provided him with 227 pints of blood, but supplies are low. Soldiers from Chanute Field, Illinois, donate 300 pints to help prolong his life, offering hope for future scientific advancements in treating the disease. Billy's mother witnesses the transfusion, and the community's support provides new hope for Billy and others with the condition.

What hope does Billy's situation represent for other victims of chronic nephritis?

What role does Billy's mother play during the transfusion?