Louisiana Surveyors Make Plea for Donations of Blood for Fellow Surveyor

Joe Marques (Dading Marques & Associates) underwent liver transplant surgery on Thursday, May 15, 2014 at the Ochsner Hospital,  and is in desperate need of blood donors. The medical team is having difficulty stopping the bleeding. He has undergone only the first part of the surgery. The bleeding must be under control before proceeding with connecting the bile duct to the new liver. He has depleted the Ochsner Blood Bank supply, having used over 100 units of blood. If the blood is not replaced the family will be billed in excess of $500.00 per unit.  A blood drive for Joe’s direct blood replacement can be set up if fifty (50) people are willing to donate

This is a plea to anyone and everyone out there who is willing and able to donate blood. This act of kindness and compassion for the aid of Joe and his family will be greatly appreciated. If you find that this is something you are willing to do, please be sure that it goes to the account of Joe Marques who is presently at Ochsner Hospital’s main campus on Jefferson Highway in Jefferson, LA.

Any donation may be credited to Joe’s account, provided the place where the donation occurs participates in transfers. The physical location of the donation isn't of the utmost importance, however the following information is needed when donating:

Patient:  Joe Marques
Facility:  Ochsner Health System
               1514 Jefferson Highway
               New Orleans, LA 70121