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BVM Sister donates blood during COVID-19 as part of 68-year tradition

BVM Sister Marie Greaney, 87, donates blood at Versiti Blood Center of Illinois in Tinley Park on March 31, 2020. Sister Marie has donated blood regularly since she was 19 years old, but has made a special effort to donate since an announcement was made there was great need since the COVID-19 outbreak began. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Brittany Patterson assists BVM Sister Marie Greaney, 87, as she donates blood at Versiti Blood Center or Illinois in Tinley Park on March 31, 2020. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
BVM Sister Marie Greaney celebrates her 87th birthday at Versiti Blood Center in Tinley Park on Oct. 3, 2019. She chose to spend part of her birthday donating blood to give back and encourage others to donate. (Photo provided)
BVM Sister Marie Greaney in her early years as a nun. (Photo provided)

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