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2025 has been a challenging year for many, but the bleeding disorders community met these challenges head on, coming together to advocate on behalf of ourselves and our community. This December we hope you have some time for rest and reflection as you enjoy the holiday season.

Meet Zuiho “Z” Taniguchi, Board Member of the @bdcouncilca, and individual living with Con Willebrand disease. He is on a mission to educate, inspire, and advocate for those like himself and his daughter who rely on plasma-derived medicines. Learn more about what plasma means to him through the link below! tinyurl.com/2s4av7un #CalPlasmaAmbassador #CalPlasma #DonatePlasma #PlasmaSavesLives #PlasmaPowerStory

BDCC had a table at Northern California Bleeding Disorders Foundation's Unite Walk yesterday in Walnut Creek! Board Members Elaine and Z talked with community members about the Council and the need to bring together our community & increase our voice next year at Legislative Day!

Meet our Plasma Ambassadors! Ranging from patient advocates, health care providers, and plasma-donors, their journey has been touched by PMDs and its life-saving power. Learn more about our ambassadors here. calplasma.org/ambassadors #CalPlasma #DonatePlasma #PlasmaSavesLives #PlasmaPowerStory

Today @bdcouncilca's Executive Director Lynne Kinst and Board Member "Z" Taniguchi were panelists at @calplasma's "Plasma in Action" briefing! @AsmSolache who introduced the bill this year gave opening remarks.

“For me, plasma isn’t just medicine, it’s personal. It’s ingrained in my life, my career, and my family,” said Zuiho Taniguchi, Board Member, Bleeding Disorders Council of California & Union City resident living with von Willebrand disease. Hear more from Zuiho here. tinyurl.com/53keubeh #CalPlasma #DonatePlasma #PlasmaSavesLives #PlasmaPowerStory

@acweyand Get your soup dumpling fix aka Xiao Long Bao.

I’ve always wanted to travel to Asia but it’s never worked out. Well today is the day! Taiwan, here I come.

@TheFigen_ Meowhommed Ali

Kitty learned from the best and he became Muhammad Cat Ali ! twitter.com/auraofmarcus/s…

At this years #bdc2023 , the topic was Health Equity and the barriers to care Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders face on a day to day basis. Each year the room has grown in attendance which is promising. Thank you all for your input in helping this program grow.

@historyinmemes I was a counselor at hemophilia summer camp in 1991. My cabin had 8 kids ages 8-10 years old, 2 of them were HIV positive. I’ll never forget during meal times these children taking AZT meds and watching the terrible side effects from the drug.

In 1984, a young individual named Ryan White, aged 13, from Indiana, USA, contracted Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). Ryan, who was a hemophiliac and lacked the natural ability to clot blood, depended on blood transfusions to receive necessary platelets and prevent excessive bleeding. Unfortunately, one such transfusion accidentally exposed him to HIV-infected blood. In December of that year, he was diagnosed with HIV and given a life expectancy of merely six months. When Ryan attempted to return to his high school, he faced rejection. Despite medical professionals affirming that HIV does not spread through airborne means but rather through bodily fluids, societal ignorance prevailed. People at the time associated HIV with the "gay disease," as it was predominantly diagnosed among gay men in the Western world. Consequently, Ryan encountered discrimination, with his school denying him entry. Even though he was straight, Ryan became a target of harassment, with individuals hurling derogatory remarks like "queer" and even resorting to acts of intimidation such as firing a bullet through his house window, all in an attempt to drive him away from the town he called home. Many of his friends abandoned him as well. A petition signed by 360 students, 117 parents, and 50 teachers aimed to exclude him from the school. Nonetheless, Ryan and his parents refused to surrender to the school's unfair decisions and continued to fight for his right to education. Finally, in 1986, Ryan was readmitted to the school. While some students left in response, others extended their support by shaking his hand, demonstrating solidarity. Tragically, Ryan White passed away in 1990. His funeral drew a crowd of over 1,500 attendees, including notable figures such as Elton John and Michael Jackson. Ryan's legacy stands as a testament to the societal and social pressures surrounding individuals with AIDS and the LGBT community. He valiantly challenged the system, societal prejudices, and those who perceived him as a threat. Surpassing the initial life expectancy prediction by six years, Ryan's courage, strength, and determination continue to inspire and resonate to this day.

@USBornNRaised @greg_price11 Also check to see their credit score

@greg_price11 It is clear we need three things from "all" elected officials: 1. Cognitive testing 2. Drug testing 3. Alcohol testing

This is video from last night in the Texas House of Representatives where it appears that TX House Speaker Dade Phelan is either really drunk or having a stroke.

Allen Tx Shooting-R.I.P. Kyu, Cindy and James Cho gofund.me/b03686da

@shushant_l @MakadiaHarsh Wow

ChatGPT has taken over the internet. I've built a ClickUp resource with a compilation of ChatGPT resources. I'm giving it for FREE. After 24 hours, it will cost $100. To get it: 1. Like 2. Retweet 3. Comment 'WOW' I'll DM you the link for FREE. (Must be following me)

@Jim_Jordan cleveland.com/open/2021/03/u… Do you ever work? You realize you’re one of the most ineffective politicians at passing legislation

51 former “intelligence” officials told us the Hunter Biden laptop was disinformation. That was false. Turns out, the real disinformation campaign was created by our own government and woke Twitter executives.

@ChrisBHaynes @YahooSports Fixed that for you.

Draymond Green was apologetic in aftermath of the altercation with Jordan Poole, but there was a buildup stemming from teammates noticing a change in Poole’s behavior throughout camp with the guard on the verge of securing a lucrative extension, league sources tell @YahooSports.

@ChrisBHaynes Where’s your sources? You’re getting called out by Steph and Kerr. Opposite of journalism

Yahoo Sources: Draymond Green and Jordan Poole have a history, but no players for the Golden State Warriors felt the incident was warranted. Some form of disciplinary action is expected.

@Jim_Jordan Do you actually work? Or sit there and deflect on the topics that are important to this country? Don’t forget, the wrestling scandal.

We’re in a recession and the media barely talks about it.

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@ZZtaniguchi I need to find this