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Martín Schusterman’s 6 year old Olivia needs blood donors urgently. The young girl suffers from lymphoblastic leukemi and the former 17-time capped Puma is asking for help on social networks.
Schusterman played in Rugby World Cup 2007, leaving early to be with his wife who was expecting to give birth to their first daugher. He did so following the 33-3 win over Georgia in Lyon, replacing Juan Manuel Leguizamón in the 61st minute.
He went on to coaching, being in charge of Brazil for a period. During his playing days he spent five years playing in England for Plymouth Albion and Leeds, now know as Yorkshire Carnegie. He played in both the Aviva Premiership and second division.
The full press release:
Friends, I need your help.
My 6 year old daughter Olivia was diagnosed with lymphoblastic leukemi cancerlast week.
During her treatment at the Hospital Austral she must receive transfusions regularly. It is because of this that she needs blood donors and platelets of any kind for Olivia Schusterman at the Hospital Austral from Monday to Friday from 8.30am-11.30am.
Consultations ph 0230 448 2015 or email afilippn@cas.austral.edu.ar
With your invaluable help, Oli can be cured.
Thank you everybody for your solidarity and for spreading the message.
