This local familyโs COVID-19 journey led to them helping others through plasma donations
Lawrence Barris told KPRC 2 reporter Rose-Ann Aragon he started to experience โsweats, shivers ... a lot of weakness,โ and shortly after his symptoms started, Sharlene Barris also became ill. After their recovery, the couple said they were contacted by Houston Methodist about an opportunity to donate plasma to help future recovery. Sharlene Barris. "They've capped the number of people that can get the plasma," Sharlene Barris explained. โKeep moving forward on allowing that number [to rise].โThe Barris family said they are still working on ways to advocate for patients in need.