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It’s in your blood. Share Your Experience!
Every two seconds, someone needs blood. This equates to millions of people who have either saved lives with their donations or have been saved by blood donations. Share your inspirational story with us.
Archive for the ‘Blood volunteer stories’ Category
Rebecca
Dandridge, TN | November, 2009
Becky’s story
My brother was in a very bad car accident 10 years ago and died. But while he was in the hospital, they had to give him lots of blood. So, that really inspired me to give my blood to help save other people\'s loved ones. I also recently got my... Read 
Lindy
Grenfiele, WI | October, 2009
Special Order
I donate every 8 weeks and have been doing so for the past 3 years. Two or three times my blood was marked a "special order" and went directly to the children's hospital in our area. It made me feel good to know that I would be helping a sick child... Read
Carla
Garland, TX | October, 2009
OMG
My first time to donate was my first time volunteering with the American Red Cross. I did my hours canvassing for donors at the local, beautiful, and very large FireWheel Mall in Garland, Texas. When we were wrapping up for the day, the volunteers... Read
Frances
Apache Junction, AZ | October, 2009
Low Iron not a Problem!
I am a regular donor. For awhile I kept getting turned away because my iron was too low. After being turned away 5 times in a row, I decided to take someone's advice and eat high iron foods 1-2 days before planning to give blood. Try making a trail... Read
Amy
Port Townsend, WA | October, 2009
I Passed Out
My senior year of high school, I found out that there would be "blood takers" coming to the school one evening. I asked for and received permission from my parents, went to the gym and watched what was happening. I quickly got woozy, and... Read
