It takes more than medicine...

 

Mighty Sticker – Mighty Mario!

Published August 17, 2009

 

Horizons in Hemophilia, August 2009

By Gelene Doolittle, RN, Outreach Nurse

 Mario
Mario self-infusing at camp
with nurse Mary Lou

 

Mario is an 8 year old with moderate factor VIII deficiency.  He attends the Backus HTC in Savannah.  Mario came to the med lodge on Monday at camp to watch a couple of people do their own infusions and to get his done.  After watching his counselor Justin, Mario exclaimed “that looks easy – I can do that!” and he did three times at camp.

Mario was born in Savannah.  He is in the 3rd grade and will be home-schooled this year.  He loves underwater life and has a pet tortoise named Tug.  Mario stays active and especially loves to swim.  His family calls him a fish out of water.  Mario is a compassionate young man who cares deeply for the people in his life.

You might be surprised to know Mario is a TV star.  He did a segment for the Children’s Miracle Network that was accompanied by an article in the local paper.  While in Wal-Mart one day, Mario was recognized and was asked to sign an autograph!

Mario, we are all very proud of your accomplishment!  If you’re interested in learning to self-infuse, contact your outreach nurse or hemophilia clinic for information on how to get started.