MICHAEL KLIM

Everyone knows of Michael Klim as a former Olympian and world record holder in the pool.

Less are aware of the fact that he has recently been diagnosed with a crippling neurological disorder that requires a plasma-derived treatment every 6-8 weeks. In his words, “Plasma can give someone their life back like it’s given me. I think about the 30-odd people that it’s taken to have my treatment just this morning. There are so many great hero’s out there in the Australian public that are literally changing people’s lives…”

Photographed for Red Cross Lifeblood.