Charles Drew: An Extraordinary Doctor

With such notable athletic talent, it would seem that Charles Drew was headed for a successful career as an athlete. However, more than anything, Drew wanted to become a doctor. Although it would take patience and perseverance, luckily for the world he did. It was Charles Drew who made a remarkable discovery that improved the method of preserving plasma for blood transfusions, which in turn saved thousands of lives during World War II.

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