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 is the main health issue that Billy is facing?

• Lung cancer

• Chronic nephritis

• Diabetes

• Heart disease

How many pints of blood has the hospital provided to Billy since September?

• 100 pints

• 500 pints

• 227 pints

• 300 pints

Where did the soldiers and wax who donated blood to Billy come from?

• Fort Knox

• Chanute Field, Illinois

• Camp Pendleton

• Fort Bragg

What is the expected outcome of the blood donation for Billy?

• Complete recovery

• No change in condition

• Prolonged life by another year

• Immediate cure

Who watches the transfusion at the hospital?

• Billy's doctor

• Billy's mother

• Billy's father

• Billy's sister