He also said they were able to get Strawbridge home by putting the medical evacuation in place quickly, along with getting help from authorities in New Zealand and Samoa.
"We're very pleased to have him home so he can be with his family and get further medical attention. Everyone has been very concerned but he is holding up well."
Strawbridge was a technical adviser for Manu Samoa for the All Blacks test and was due to leave with the Samoan squad on Monday for the Pacific Nations Cup in the United States and Canada.
He took ill on Tuesday, however, and an urgent call was put out for blood donors.
The message got through to a hotel where West Coast man Ross Wylde was enjoying a drink, One News reported.
Medical staff were looking for donations of Type O-negative blood, which Mr Wylde has.
He immediately switched to drinking coffee and water, and was later picked up by a doctor to donate his blood.
Mr Wylde said he was a registered blood donor so had no hesitation in helping out.
"Not at all, that's why we do it," he said.
Strawbridge's wife, Laura, and sister Susan Strawbridge earlier joined him in Samoa.
The family has again expressed gratitude for the care and support shown to Andrew and the family from the medical team at Moto'otua Hospital, the Manu Samoa aiga (family) and the New Zealand rugby community.
Laura Strawbridge said she was "overwhelmed by the support we are continuing to receive in both Samoa and New Zealand".
"The kindness shown to us, and the offers of support, has been incredible. We want to thank everyone for their much-needed thoughts and kind wishes at this extremely difficult time."
The family has asked for privacy in the meantime.
