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Update on my stepdad, Jeffrey Virbicki. He has now been on the ventilator for 16 days fighting COVID19. Aside from a rather scary night two nights ago, most of that time he has been stable and fighting. We have enrolled him in an ongoing study working between St. Vincent’s Helathcare and Mayo where he will receive corona positive plasma from people who have overcome the virus and now produce the proper antibodies. If you or someone you know has tested positive for corona, has blood type A+ or O-, and now tests negative for corona, please contact Kelsey Gruber to become a potential donor.  My mom, Vickie Virbickis also tested positive for corona and is now, thankfully, on the mend and is self-isolating. Thank you to everyone who has kept our family in your prayers! This is definitely a marathon not a sprint and we aren’t near the finish line yet. 💙

**Edit: I have now made this post public so that you can share with potential plasma donors**

**Edit: Here are links to use to have your plasma/blood tested for antibodies:

COVID-19 Antibody Testing

https://redcap2.mayo.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=9FFA8YNT9X