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My Mom Did It!

anon — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 02:23:56 +0000

The first time I ever donated blood it was my mom's idea. She had been a regular donor since my nephew was born with cerebral palsy and needed several surgeries and several pints of blood. She asked me if I wanted to accompany her to the local Blood... Read

Whata goes around, comes around.

anon — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 18:10:14 +0000

I started donating blood in 1972, regular donations and apherisis. In December of 2008, my husband needed 8 units of plasma and in December 2009, I needed four units of regular blood. My years of donating paid off for us and we were grateful. As... Read

My Part of Humanity

anon — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 14:00:45 +0000

Two 1/2 years ago I started a new job, they asked for blood donor's. I had never given blood before but I thought it was time to help. I have been giving blood ever since. I now understand the importance of this and I wish I would have started... Read

I Started when my grandmother was diagnosed with Leukemia

anon — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 18:37:28 +0000

I started donating when I was 18-my grandmother had been diagnosed with Leukemia,and I was her only match when the family was tested.I have since donated every time I am able to (due to waiting period after each time).I do it for my grandma,who is in... Read

It’s what I can do…

anon — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 15:03:50 +0000

I started donating blood during the aftermath of 9/11 and donated quite regularly until recently because of health issues that I needed to get under control. I felt it was the one thing I could do to help. I don't make a lot of money so that type of... Read

My Way of Giving Back

anon — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 14:37:34 +0000

I give blood because I have a rare blood type. I also like the feeling of helping others. It is very fulfilling to know that one day someone might save my life.

Giving

anon — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 14:11:51 +0000

When my mom got sick she needed many transfusions. The people at the blood bank never made her feel any differently than the people giving, and after she passed, I felt the need to give so now I'm up to the 10 Gallon mark and climbing.

Becoming a Donor Recruiter

anon — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 00:24:42 +0000

My name is Alicia Simmons and I work for a company called Incept in Canton, Ohio. As a CME at this company, I have the privelage to call blood donors to try to get blood donations. I have been employed here for only about a month and when I first... Read

My Brother and I

anon — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 16:14:51 +0000

My brother and I regularly give blood through the Virginia Blood Service. He comes down from Maryland and we go out to breakfast or lunch and then head over to the center. He donates platelets, plasma, and/or red blood cells. I donate whole blood... Read

I’m a Donor

anon — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 16:07:59 +0000

I have donated blood 39 times so far. I have to say that it only takes a few minutes - and it makes me feel good - knowing that I am helping others...